This experience is perfect for health care providers who would like to lend a hand and learn alongside this busy hub that pivots to meet needs as they arise. Practicing accompaniment (coming along side) will nurture time for sharing stories and skills as well as experiencing the view from the other side of the border. Along with your daily work you will experience community in worship, fellowship, bible study, the marketplace and dancing on the plaza. Your home away from home will be a familiar chain hotel in the area

Dates: October 16-22, 2025

Cost: $1,700 includes: domestic and international airfare, lodging program. Travelers are not expected to bear the total financial burden. The travelers will be the face of Women of the ELCA. Others will see who we are and whose we are while engaging in the life and ministry of our hosts. They take us with them and share what they have seen and heard on their return informing and transforming our global engagement. Individuals must be able to cover the $300 deposit.

The WELCA community will pray for the travelers, and hosts and importantly support the engagement program financially.

The host community will prepare a mutually set experience for the travelers and community.

The maximum WELCA delegation is 12. WELCA will keep a list once they reach the maximum. The host team is working to expand the maximum number of attendees.