Overview
Tucked into the foothills of the Andes mountains of South America, Quito is the modern, vibrant capital of Ecuador. The equator runs through this city, separating the Northern and Southern hemispheres, but the climate is typically cooler because of the altitude.
Llano Chico, one of Quito’s 65 parishes, is home to approximately 17,000 people. This young, expanding parish is under-equipped to provide the quality education and core services its residents need. Chronic malnutrition, high infant mortality rates, and domestic violence make life in Llano Chico even more difficult, especially for children and families. Despite these challenges, new urban development in Llano Chico is enticing more families to move into the area. Community leaders are searching for answers and are eager to work with Lifeline's local leaders to make a difference.
The ministry's heart is for the vulnerable and under-resourced children and families of the parish. The hope is to provide developmental and educational resources for children caught up in the “chaos” of poverty and domestic trauma. And especially for the women on the margins, it means providing opportunities for physical and financial safety, for continued learning, and for healthy communities where they can be heard and belong.
What you might experience on a Lifeline trip...
partnering with the local church by hosting women's ministry events
engaging with youth through various events
hosting skills training for the local community
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Starting at $1,500 |
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4-15 people |
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8 days/7 nights |
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Passport required |
Trip contributions
Trip contributions: Trips start at $1500 plus airfare. Includes lodging, most meals, in-field transportation (unless otherwise noted), Lifeline Field Guide, translators, pre-trip training, local ministry operations donation, supporting services, background check, Lifeline t-shirt, and a non-refundable deposit of $100 per person that locks in your date.Please note: Lifeline Christian Mission considers the contributions received for all trips to be tax-deductible; therefore this is non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your trip, trip contributions already sent to Lifeline may be used for a future trip with Lifeline or designated as a ministry donation.
Not included in the trip contribution: Airfare; checked baggage fees; expenses incurred as a result of canceled flights, delays or missed flights for any reason; passport application fees; souvenirs or food at the airports; all costs related to extended stay for any reason.
Airports Options
Quito - Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)Number of team members
We intentionally take smaller team sizes for a better overall trip experience for the goers as well as the receivers. 10-15 team members is the ideal size, allowing the team to have a more personal experience as they interact with one another and with the community they are going to serve. A smaller team size also allows for deeper conversations and bonding experiences on the field. And this small size prevents the location we are visiting from being overwhelmed.
Trip length
8 days, 7 nights
Documents needed
A passport (valid for at least six months after arrival date), online application, background check (provided by Lifeline), and a notarized parental consent form, if needed.
Age Requirements
For general team trips, team members must be at least 12 years old. For family trips, the minimum age is 7 years old. Team members under age 18, traveling without a parent, must submit a notarized parental consent form, and be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for the individual’s well-being.
Register for your trip
After your Team Leader has confirmed the date for the team’s trip, you can get a direct link to the team member application from the Team Leader. The application is not on our website.
Trip Types
View different trip types on this document.Contact us for more information [email protected]
Ecuador
SATURDAY: arrival, lunch at a local restaurant, get settled into dorm style housing at the Extreme Housing Guest House, orientation, dinner, nightly devotions.SUNDAY: morning quiet time, breakfast, worship with local church, lunch, tour the new property, prep for the week’s activities, dinner, nightly devotions.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: morning quiet time, breakfast, begin week’s activities which have been determined by the local leader, lunch, continue activities, dinner, nightly debriefing and devotions.
SATURDAY: depart and return home.
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Participants with food allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own food items to fill in as needed during the week. We are unable to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities, or preferences. Occasionally, we can purchase some gluten-free ingredients, but availability can vary.
The deposit for all Lifeline trips is $100, and it is due upon application.
When is the trip cost due?
50% of the balance is due 90 days before the trip.
Remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip.
- Guided by our local, experienced ministry staff, we avoid situations that are inherently dangerous.
- We require our staff and participants over age 18 to undergo a background check.
- We review safety procedures during orientation.
- Lifeline Field Guides have first aid training.
- Lifeline Field Guides have the direct phone number to the local Field Leader, US Lifeline staff members and a US nurse.
- Teams will have access to a first aid kit.
- Team members are not permitted to ever go off alone.
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