Team Trips Cambodia + Thailand I N F O R M AT I O N PA C K
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Trip Options: We have tailored 3 amazing trips for you to choose from. 14 DAY ADVENTURE TRIP The perfect extended trip tailored to the adventure seeker. 8 DAY BANGKOK + CAMBODIA TRIP A slower paced trip focusing on compassion and connection. 8 DAY YOUTH TRIP These trips are full of fun, excitement, adventure and compassion... ideal for Youth Groups, Young Adult Groups and the perfect Schoolies option. Refer to our website for a complete list of our scheduled team trips. https://www.destinyrescue.org/aus/get-involved/teams/short-term-trips/ Come on an Adventure! We invite you to journey with us to see firsthand the work we are doing in Cambodia and Thailand! You will learn about the evil of child sex trafficking and see the ways Child Rescue is working to restore children s lives. On a Team Trip, you will have the chance to meet and interact with rescued girls. You ll get to know the volunteers and staff who are fighting to end child sex trafficking. You ll visit a red light district and see the environment where we are rescuing girls from. You ll experience major cultural sites, sample delicious Thai and Cambodian cuisine, travel across five cities and two countries - a truly live-changing trip! A Team Trip is more than just a great adventure. We want to inspire and empower you to make a difference long-term. These trips are a chance for you to gain a deep understanding of the issues surrounding child sex trafficking and what you can do to help end it! When you return home, you ll be armed with the education and passion to continue working to help end child exploitation. Your stories could even inspire your family, friends, church and/or co-workers to join the cause. Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 3
The Destiny Rescue Story Destiny Rescue is committed to liberating the enslaved and restoring those who have been abused. Destiny Rescue is an internationally-recognised Christian non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing children trapped in the sex trade. Our vision is to rescue the sexually exploited, restore the abused, protect the vulnerable, empower the poor and be a voice for those who can t speak for themselves. We currently operate our various programs in Thailand, Cambodia, an undisclosed location*, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and India. Since 2011, we ve rescued over 2,800 children around the world. Funds raised from our team trips go toward rescuing kids! Destiny Rescue realises that human trafficking is a global problem. We re determined to respond to God s call to set captives free worldwide; we re determined to fight for freedom until no more children are sold, forced or coerced into the sex trade. We are committed to their freedom, their restoration and their bright futures. *Undisclosed due to the sensative political nature of this region. 4 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
OPTION 1. 14 Day Adventure Trip ITINERARY DAY 1 Sunday (Arrival Phnom Penh) 0.00 Arrive Phnom Penh / settle into hotel Shopping at the Russian Market and surrounding area 6.30pm Dinner on River Front 8.00pm Visit a red light district DAY 2 Monday (Phnom Penh Project) 7.30am Breakfast at hotel 9.00am Project Briefing (What Human Trafficking Looks Like in Cambodia) 10.00am Leave for our Project where girls start restoration program 10.30am Visit Pre-Training Salon 11.50am Briefing with Phnom Penh Project Manager 12.30pm Lunch at project with volunteers and staff 1.30pm Briefing with Phnom Penh Project Aftercare Manager (Todd Morrison) 2.45pm Volunteers to share their roles with DR 4.00pm Farewell to the team 5.00pm Dinner at the Riverside Sunset Boat Cruise Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 5
DAY 3 Tuesday (Phnom Penh) 8.30am Breakfast at the hotel 9.30am Killing Fields / S21 Genocide Museum 11.30pm Lunch at NGO near the Genocide Museum 1.30pm Fantastic Water World (Water Park) fantasticwaterworld.com.kh 6.00pm Dinner DAY 4 Wednesday (Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham) 7.00am Breakfast at the hotel 9.00am Half Day Cycle tour Mekong Islands vanatravel.com/tours/mekong-island cycling-tour/ 12.30pm Lunch 3.00pm Pack Van and head to Kampong Cham 6.30pm Dinner at Destiny Cafe 7.30pm Free Time DAY 5 Thursday (Kampong Cham) 8.00am Breakfast at Destiny Café 9.30am Briefing by Aftercare Manager (Jenny Cooper) 6 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
12.00pm Lunch at Destiny Cafe 1.00pm Destiny Rescue Projects 6.00pm Dinner at Destiny Café DAY 6 Friday (Kampong Cham to Siem Reap) 6.45am Load luggage into vans and pick up takeaway breakfast from cafe 7.15am Vans to Siem Reap 12.30pm Check into Hotel Villa Sok San Hotel 1.00pm Lunch at Common Ground cafe, briefing by Siem Reap Project Manager 2.15pm Activities at Project (led by the team) 4.30pm Farewell to the team 6.30pm Dinner 8.00pm Free Time DAY 7 Saturday (Siem Reap) 8.00am Angkor Wat and breakfast 12.00pm Lunch Free Afternoon (Shopping, Rest, Swimming) 6.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Circus (Acrobatic) www.pharecircus.org Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 7
DAY 8 Sunday (Siem Reap - Bangkok) 8.00am Breakfast at the hotel 9.00am Zip Lining 12.00 Lunch 1.45pm Leave hotel for Airport 4.35pm Flight to Bangkok 7.00pm Dinner and meet with Rescue Agent 9.00pm Visit the Red light District where many rescues take place DAY 9 Monday (Bangkok Chiang Rai)* 8.00am 11.00am 1.05pm 3.20pm 6.00pm 8.00pm Breakfast at hotel Leave for Airport Flight to Chiang Rai Arrive Chiang Rai transfer to hotel Dinner Free Time (Markets, Massage, Rest) DAY 10 Tuesday (Chiang Rai) 8.00am Breakfast at Destiny Café 9.00am Destiny Rescue Project 12.00pm Lunch 1.30pm Destiny Rescue Project 6.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Free Time (markets, massages, rest) *9 Day Team leave today 8 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
DAY 11 Wednesday (Chiang Rai) 8.00am Breakfast at Destiny Café 9.00am Destiny Rescue Project 12.00pm Lunch 4.30pm Huoy Khom Prevention Home 6.00pm Dinner Prevention Home + Games and activities DAY 12 Thursday (Chiang Rai) 8.00am 9.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm Breakfast at Destiny Café Village Lunch TBA DAY 13 Friday (Chiang Rai Bangkok)* 8.00am Breakfast at Destiny Café 9.00am White Temple/Singha Park 12.00pm Lunch 1.30pm Leave for Airport 3.20pm Flight to Bangkok 4.50pm Arrive Bangkok transfer to hotel 6.00pm Dinner DAY 14 Saturday (Bangkok to Australia) *Possible flights to Australia Friday Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 9
FAST FACTS: Registration Fee: $250 (non-refundable) Trip Cost : $3,800* (*Subject to change) Includes: Int. Flights, Taxes & Accommodation Most activities and 3 meals a day. Min. Age: 18 (younger if travelling with family) 14 DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Meet rescued girls and the volunteers who are helping restoration take place. Be part of the change that is required to help end child sex slavery. Visit major cultural sites and feast on delicious Asian cuisine. Meet fantastic like-minded people who are are also helping make a difference. Experience Zip Lining, boat cruise, Mekong Island cycle tour, lively Acrobatic Circus, Night markets, Fantastic Water World and sunrise at the iconic Angkor Wat temples. Mix and twist FUN and COMPASSION together to create change and a trip that you will forever remember and cherish for all the RIGHT reasons. Know that your time and contribution, now and into the future, is making a difference in these rescued children s lives. 10 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
OPTION 2.. 8 Day Bangkok + Cambodia Trip ITINERARY DAY 1 Saturday (Arrival Bangkok) 0.00 Arrive Bangkok transfer to hotel DAY 2 Sunday (Bangkok) 8.00am Breakfast at hotel 9.00am Project Briefing and Housekeeping 11.00am Destiny Rescue organised activity 6.00pm Briefing with Rescue Agent and Dinner 8.30pm Visit Red Light District DAY 3 Monday (Bangkok to Phnom Penh) 9.00am Breakfast at the hotel 11.30pm Leave for airport TBA Flight departs for Phnom Penh TBA Check in hotel TBA Russian Markets, massages, hair and beauty 6.30pm Dinner on Riverfront 8.00pm Visit a Cambodian Red Light area Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 11
DAY 4 Tuesday (Phnom Penh) 7.30am 9.00am 10.00am 10.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.45pm 4.00pm 5.30pm 6.30pm Breakfast at the hotel Briefing on What Human Trafficking Looks Like In Cambodia Depart for the Phnom Penh Project Visit Pre-Training Salon Lunch at project with staff and volunteers (meet the Destiny girls) Briefing with Phnom Penh Project Aftercare Manager Chat with Phnom Penh Volunteers about their role with DR Leave restore home and head back to hotel Sunset cruise on river Dinner on river front DAY 5 Wednesday (Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham) 6.30am 8.00am 12.00pm 2.00pm 6.30pm 8.00pm Breakfast at Hotel Killing Fields and Genocide Museum Lunch Van to Kampong Cham Dinner at Destiny Cafe Free time 12 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
DAY 6 Thursday (Kampong Cham) 8.00am Breakfast at Destiny Cafe 9.00am Kampong Cham briefing by Aftercare Manager 10.00am Visit the KC pre-vocational sewing room and an operating salon of a newly reintegrated girl 12.30 Lunch at Destiny Cafe 1.30pm Visit Outland Denim and farm 3.00pm Tour of Cheung Kok village (a Khmer Village) 6.30pm Dinner 8.00pm Free Time DAY 7 Friday (Kampong Cham - Siem Reap) 7.00am 7.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 6.00pm 7.30pm Load luggage into vans and collect breakfast from Destiny cafe Leave for Siem Reap Check into hotel Lunch at Common Grounds Café, briefing by Siem Reap Project Manager. Visit the Siem Reap Restore Home Dinner Circus (Acrobatic) www.pharecircus.org Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 13
DAY 8 Saturday (Siem Reap) 4.30am Leave hotel for Angkor Wat Sunrise 11.30am Return to Hotel 12.00 Lunch 0.00 Departure flights for Australia FAST FACTS: Registration Fee: $250 (non-refundable) Trip Cost : $3,300* (*Subject to change) Includes: Int. Flights, Taxes & Accommodation Most activities and 3 meals a day. Minimum Age: 18 8 DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Meet rescued girls and the volunteers in the Project Homes where restoration takes place. Be part of the change that is required to help end child sex slavery. Travel around town like locals in open air Tuk Tuks, taking in all the sights and sounds. Visit major culturally significant landmarks. Feast on delicious Asian cuisine. Meet fantastic like-minded people who also are helping make a difference. Know that your time and contribution, now and into the future, is making a difference in these rescued children s lives. 14 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
Lee s Story Lee was only 15 years old when her mother forced her out of home and told her she needed to make money to support the family. When Lee set off to search for work, she met a woman at a noodle shop and explained to her that she was looking for a job in a restaurant where her friend works. The woman appeared to call her friend and told Lee that she was waiting for her at the restaurant and that they would go there together to meet her. When they arrived, Lee discovered that this was not a restaurant, but a building with many rooms. She was told to go inside and wait for her friend, and tomorrow she would start work. But her friend never came. Instead, the woman prepared a room for her and told her to sleep there. In the evening, the woman ordered Lee to shower, apply makeup and put on a short skirt. Lee was confused, and wondered why her friend was not there. The men started to arrive, asking for sex; one man took her into the room. Lee began to cry, afraid of what was to come. Over the next four months, she endured what no child ever should. I was violently raped and beaten. I would scream and cry for help but nobody came and the customers didn t care, Lee says. When Destiny Rescue made contact with Lee, she was so traumatised she was not sure she could trust them. The second time they reached out to her, she was rescued. Now that I am at Destiny Rescue, I am very glad and my heart is happy, she says, I have many friends and have made many relationships. All the girls smile, not like the girls in the brothel. With your support, Destiny Rescue can save more young girls like Lee from a life of sexual slavery. Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 15
Amphone s Story Amphone has come from a family in a small village in Laos that has struggled to meet her basic needs of healthy meals and a place to live safely in. As a result Amphone ventured into the city at the young age of 13 to find a job that would help support herself and her family. Unfortunately, Amphone found herself in a workplace that exploited her lack of skills and desperation to find a job by forcing her to work in the darkness of sexual slavery. They promised her a wage she never received and a safe home that she never got to live in. This is unfortunately a very common story that many of our girls have had to endure. Thankfully with the help of our rescue team Amphone was able to escape this nightmare and come into a home filled with love and a safe place to rest. She has been with us for eight months now and is making the most of her new environment, taking on new challenges every day and overcoming them. Amphone graduated the first phase of our program in November last year and has since become a part of our internship program. Amphone is now learning new skills in the hospitality industry and loves sharing about her experiences to anyone that will listen! Her internship supervisors have been so impressed with her willingness to learn and work hard that they have offered her full time employment at the end of her internship. This was great news for all of us! Amphone has not only overcome the challenges her past created, but she has excelled in the opportunities provided for her and now has an exciting future ahead of her. We have no doubt that Amphone will continue to move forward in leaps and bounds! *Name changed to protect identity 16 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
OPTION 3. 8 Day Youth Trips to Cambodia ITINERARY Ideal Schoolies Option DAY 1 Sunday (Arrival Phnom Penh) 0.00 Arrive Phnom Penh and settle into hotel Shopping at the Russian Market and Surrounding Area & Dinner DAY 2 Monday (Phnom Penh Project) 7.30am Breakfast at hotel 9.00am Project Briefing and Housekeeping 10.00am Morning at Destiny Rescue Restoration Home 12.30pm Lunch at project with volunteers and staff 1.30pm Afternoon at Destiny Rescue Restoration Home 4.30pm Farewell to the team 5.00pm Dinner at the Riverside Boat Cruise 7.00pm Walk the Phnom Penh Red Light District at the Riverside Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 17
DAY 3 Tuesday (Phnom Penh) 7.00am Breakfast at hotel 8.00am Leave for Killing Field and Genocide Museum 12.30 Lunch 1.30pm Fantastic Water World (Water Park fantasticwaterworld.com.kh 6.00pm Dinner DAY 4 Wednesday (Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham) 7.00am 9.00am 12.30pm 3.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm Breakfast at the hotel Half Day Cycle tour Mekong Islands vanatravel.com/tours/mekong-island cycling-tour/ Lunch Pack Van / go to Kampong Cham Dinner at Destiny Cafe Free Time DAY 5 Thursday (Kampong Cham) 7.30am 8.00am 9.30am Devotions at the hotel Breakfast at Destiny Café Visit Outland Denim, Restoration Home and Destiny Farm 18 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
12.00pm 1.00pm 3.30pm 6.00pm Lunch at Destiny Cafe Activities/Games/Pool with rescued girls Visit Cheung Kok Village Dinner at Destiny Café DAY 6 Friday (Kampong Cham to Siem Reap) 6.45am 7.15am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.15pm 4.30pm 6.30pm 8.00pm Load luggage into vans and pick up takeaway breakfast from cafe Vans to Siem Reap Check into Hotel Villa Sok San Hotel Lunch at Common Ground cafe, briefing by Siem Reap Project Manager Activities at Project (led by the team) Farewell to the team Dinner Free Time DAY 7 Saturday (Siem Reap) 8.00am Angkor Wat and breakfast 12.00pm Lunch Free Afternoon (Shopping, Rest, Swimming) 6.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Circus (Theatre, Music & Acrobatics) www.pharecircus.org Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 19
FAST FACTS: Registration Fee: $250 (non-refundable) DAY 8 Sunday (Siem Reap) 8.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 4.00pm Breakfast at the hotel Zip Lining Lunch Flights back to Australia Trip Cost : $3,100* (*Subject to change) Includes: Int. Flights, Taxes & Accommodation Minimum Age: 17 Most activities and 3 meals a day. YOUTH TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Meet rescued girls and the volunteers who are helping restoration take place. Be part of the change that is required to help end child sex slavery. Visit major cultural sites and feast on delicious Asian cuisine. Meet fantastic like-minded people who also are helping make a difference. Experience Zip Lining, boat cruise, Mekong Island cycle tour, lively Acrobatic Circus, Night markets, Fantastic Water World and sunrise at the iconic Angkor Wat temples. Mix and twist FUN and COMPASSION together to create change and a Schoolies trip that you will forever remember and cherish for all the RIGHT reasons. Know that your time and contribution, now and into the future, is making a difference in these rescued children s lives. 20 Destiny Rescue Team Trips Information Pack
TRIP FAQ S Dates: See our website link below for options Accommodation: Twin share 3-4 star hotels Visit: destinyrescue.org or phone 1300 738 761 All Trips Include: International Flights from Australia Internal flights within Cambodia and Thailand Accommodation & Ground Transport 3 x meals per day includes 1 drink and water Entry fees as per itinerary Destiny Rescue Guide All Trips Do Not Include: Immunisations Travel Insurance Cambodian Visa Laundry, telephone calls, and personal expenditure Refer to our website for a complete list of our scheduled team trips. https://www.destinyrescue.org/aus/get-involved/teams/short-term-trips/ Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org 21
Contact: 1300 738 761 kids@destinyrescue.org www.destinyrescue.org