Short Term Cross-cultural Experiences

Short- Term Missions

Short Term Cross-cultural Experiences

MoM are guided short-term cross-cultural experiences available to individuals or groups of up to 8 participants.

The full short-mission program includes pre-departure preparation and briefing, an overseas Mission Visit including support and guidance in-country and activities upon entry to maintain the connections developed.

These 10-day cross-cultural experiences are designed to provide an insight into the daily life of people of another culture; an understanding of sustainable approaches to development, including ecological sustainability; and an insight into the life and work of development volunteers.

MoM's short term cross cultural missions are designed to maximise benefits for participants and host communities, avoiding perpetuating negative or romanticised stereotypes of other cultures. As a result they may not always be comfortable and may in fact challenge participants perceptions of a number of issues. They will, however, be more beneficial in understanding the truth about international interdependence and the roles that different people can take in making the world a better place for all.

An experienced development professional will guide your trip, providing food for thought and opportunities for deep reflections on your observations. Issues relating to culture, development, poverty, trade, ecology, faith and education will be raised.

The next MoM’s Mission: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua is scheduled to depart for September and December 2010.

More about the program and how to register

Numbers of participants on MoM's missions are necessarily limited, so as to avoid overwhelming or dominating host communities, so it is important to reserve your place as soon as possible.

Upon receipt of your confirmation form*, with a deposit of $1000, MoM will forward a unit of preparation materials, including advice on what to do in the months before departure, information about MoM, and some information about what to expect from the experience.