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Indonesia Central Java Church Insight Trip Aug 2024

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Indonesia 8 DAYS

THU 22 AUG - THU 29 AUG 2024

A$2,750 per person

Overview

We're excited to welcome you on this journey!

Field experiences provide a valuable opportunity to experience Compassion’s work firsthand. You’ll be challenged and inspired as you engage with our local church partners and their communities.

Prepare to make new friends, experience different cultures, and discover more about yourself and God's plan for His world!

As your travel date approaches, an itinerary will be added for a detailed overview of your trip. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Child Development Centre

See for yourself the incredible impact our local church partners are making in their communities. Prepare to be welcomed by an excited group of children ready to share their Compassion experience with you!

Home Visits

Visit the home of a Compassion assisted child and their family to learn about daily life in a different culture. With the help of an interpreter, you’ll be able to exchange stories and hear how Compassion is supporting individual families in poverty.

Compassion Graduate Dinner

You will hear stories from Compassion graduates of impact, growth and hope over a meal. Gain insights into their transformative journeys from Compassion’s programs and see firsthand the impact of a global neighbourhood of support.

Church Worship

Compassion is Christ-centred and church-based. On your trip, you can join in worship and prayer at a local church in the area. See how our local church partners are inspiring their communities, supporting children and their families, and being the hands and feet of Jesus.

National Office Visit

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Compassion in action. Learn how thousands of supporter letters are carefully translated, meet our dedicated local staff (including the national director, if available), hear how children are loved and protected, and enjoy a traditional lunch together.

Sightseeing and Cultural Experiences

Discover the unique sights and sounds of a new country. Be awed by spectacular landscapes, immerse yourself in new cultural experiences and see the world from a different angle. Our expert in-country guide will help you explore the country like a local!

Itinerary

Nothing scheduled for this day, click ALL to see everything

22 Aug 2024

Thu 22 Aug 2024

Arrive in Jakarta

Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

See your flight itinerary for more details on your exact arrival time.

Mindy and Simon will meet you just outside of arrivals & you will head to the Swiss Belhotel together.

23 Aug 2024

Fri 23 Aug 2024 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Compassion National Office Presentation

Staff from Compassion's National Office in Bandung will join us at the hotel to set the stage, explaining the scope of Compassion's ministry in Indonesia and how your support is helping to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Fri 23 Aug 2024 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Depart for Airport - fly to Yogyakarta

Check out of the Swiss Belhotel and take a short flight to Yogyakarta in Central Java. Your local Compassion Indonesia guide will take care of the check-in for this flight. Upon arrival, check in at the Swiss Belhotel Yogyakarta.

24 Aug 2024

Sat 24 Aug 2024

Visit Compassion Child Development Center IO746

Visit Compassion centre IO746 near Yogyakarta. Meet the project staff and children. Enjoy lunch at the project, and visit the homes of local families in the afternoon. Saturday is generally the busiest day at Compassion projects, so be prepared for an exciting day! After the project visit, travel to Salatiga by bus and check in at the Laras Asri Resort.

25 Aug 2024

Sun 25 Aug 2024

Church Service in Salatiga

Worship with a church congregation in Salatiga. The afternoon will be an opportunity for rest and recouperation after a busy start to the trip.

26 Aug 2024

Mon 26 Aug 2024

Visit Compassion Child Development Center IO975

Visit a Child Development Center in the countryside near Salatiga, have lunch at the project, and then visit the homes of some of the families in the afternoon.

Mon 26 Aug 2024 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Fun Afternoon with Sponsored Children

In the afternoon we will connect some travellers with their sponsored children at a Fun afternoon of activities and fellowship (details will be communicated separately to the affected supporters)

27 Aug 2024

Tue 27 Aug 2024

Visit Compassion Child Development Center IO969

Visit a Child Development Center in Salatiga, have lunch at the project, and then visit the homes of some of the families in the afternoon. After the Centre visit, travel to Semarang and check in at the Harris Hotel.

28 Aug 2024

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Fun Day with Sponsored Children

Some supporters will not be able to visit their sponsored children due to logistical challenges, so we are working on a plan to bring the children to Semarang to enjoy a fun day of food and fellowship and connection (details will be communicated separately to the affected supporters).

Wed 28 Aug 2024 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Final Debrief in Semarang

An important opportunity to discuss your experiences with each other as you prepare to return to Australia. The debrief will be at or near the hotel.

29 Aug 2024

Thu 29 Aug 2024 8:00AM - 11:00AM

Fly back to Jakarta

Check out of the Harris Hotel and fly from Semarang back to Jakarta. Your local Compassion Indonesia guide will handle the flight booking and check-in process.