Planning and Preparing for the Trip
In planning a trip to the Ministry of Sports in Kenya, Africa, the most important is selecting a convenient mode of communication. In this case, a WhatsApp group will be created, and all the members included in the group. The team will not only meet physically but also e-, meet at Google-Meet to ensure 100% attendance when planning the trip. During the first meeting, leaders will be chosen to ensure that things run smoothly. In this case, one person will be chosen to take care of accommodation and food, another person to take care of transportation and the third group leader to take care of the main activity. All the group members will agree to a budget so that no one will be surprised by additional costs in the middle of the trip. The specific date of the trip should also be agreed upon and confirmed by all the members.
How we will Travel
The group will travel in two separate trips, whereby the second trip will leave a day after the first trip. The traveling plan will be coordinated and managed by Bonfire Adventures, who will ensure the smooth running of the trip. The company will be responsible for booking the two flights. The tours and travel company will also manage navigation from the airport to the hotel, with unique and comfortable buses. They have a better comprehension of the city and the entire country. Bonfire adventures will also ensure that the group is comfortable in their recommended hotel. It is beneficial to travel with travel and tour agents because they offer competitive prices, especially for groups, guarantee security when navigating through the travel destination, and also help in saving time. Most importantly, the tours company will help the team learn about the culture of the people in order to avoid culture shock.
Where we will Stay
The team will stay at hotel Gracehouse Resort in Nairobi, where the bookings will be made early to accommodate everyone. The resort is a convenient place to stay, considering that we will be working with schools and churches within Nairobi City in Kenya (Kerretts, 2012). The group leader responsible for accommodation and food will explore options like group rate, which is discounted, reducing the total cost. Every person will adhere to the hotel check-in time, which in this case is before 3.00 pm. Before the actual day, two people will visit the hotel to ensure that all the rooms are in good condition. Traveling in a team comes with much excitement and can cause poor sleeping habits due to noise. Therefore, ground rules will be established to ensure that everyone gets enough rest. In this case, the lights in the shared rooms will be switched off at 11.00 pm. About food, each person is expected for breakfast at 7.00 am, and dinner at 8.00 am, while the time for lunch may vary depending on the day’s activities.
Our collaborators
The group will partner with Baptist on Mission, Kenya, to conduct all the activities as its in-country partner. Baptist on Mission, Kenya is a missionary organization that helps share God’s love in deeds and words (Baptist on Mission, n.d.). The team will also work with Bonfire Adventures, a tour and travel company that will assist in booking the hotel and easy navigation in the city. We will also work with the local churches to carry out sports clinics, train evangelists on sports ministry, and create sports facilities. The group will also work with children outreaches to teach children how to draw, share the gospel, and play minor games. Other activities will include children’s soccer games, enthusiasts for soccer clinics, and painting competitions. Therefore,e we will work with other professionals such as community health workers, nurses, teachers, therapists,s and coaches to help with outreach and interaction with the public.
Resources to Bring
During the trip, the group will bring various resources such as pocket Bibles for donation. Kenya is a Christian nation, and therefore there are no chances of experiencing hostility from other religions. The group will also bring other printed brochures, storybooks for children, sweatshirts, sweatpants, stickers, printed mugs, keychains, water bottles, printed T-shirts. Most of the items will be given to children and young people as gifts during the mission. The team will also bring outdoor game equipment like basketballs, footballs, nets, racquets, wickets, bases, and flying discs. Every team member will also be required to bring personal effects such as deodorant, hand sanitizer, towels, sports shoes, extra clothes, and a camera to capture the good moments.
Who will Travel as Members of the Team, and why
Different professionals will also travel as part of the group. For instance, Community health workers, nurses, and therapists will work closely with the children and youth and offer free therapy sessions and screenings. As part of the team, teachers will help provide outreach and interaction with the public. We will also travel with coaches who will be responsible for coordinating all the sports and games. Coaches will also offer athletic guidance and training to the beneficiaries of the trip.
References
Baptist on Mission. (n.d.).Houses of Hope Project. Baptists on Mission. Web.
Kerretts, T. J. (2012). Influence of customer care services on organizational performance: the case of Gracia Gardens Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi, Kenya).