Spend two weeks in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. doing work with Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) rebuilding houses and communities after Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ike and the BP oil spill. The economy of the Gulf Coast region is dominated by industries related to fishing, petrochemicals, aerospace, agriculture and tourism, anchored by large port cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Mobile.
The focus of MDS is on helping those who are not covered by traditional means of recovery. Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches and organizations that responds to those affected by disasters. While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. So, join with other Bluffton students and staff from Mennonite Disaster Service to understand the impacts of these disasters on the most vulnerable through listening to stories of survivors and being part of the response that seeks to rebuild homes and restore lives.
Dates and costs are estimates
May 10-27, 2012
Program fee: $1,100
18 students
Leader: Gayle Trollinger
