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Wise Short-Term Missions: Principles and Practices to Benefit Vulnerable Children & Families
Introduction
Welcome to this eCourse!
What are Short-Term Missions?
How does STM relate to caring for children and families in adversity?
How Can My Program Practice Healthy STM Trips?
What to Expect from this Course
Understanding the Risks
Understanding the Risks
The Elephant and the Mouse
Areas of Risk
Evaluating our Program
Evaluating our Program
Seven Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions
Short-Term Missions Strategy Intended to Benefit Families
Principle #1: Protection: Safeguarding Children From Harm Is The First Priority
Principle #2: Attachment: Support Bonds Between Children And Their Parent Or Primary Caregiver
Principle #3: Caregivers: Honor The Role Of Parents And Primary Caregivers
Principle #4: Community Support: The Communities Surrounding Vulnerable Children
Principle #5: Expectations: Make Sure The Trip Purpose Is Clear And Expectations Thoroughly Understood
Principle #6: Partnership: Anchor Every Trip In Long-Term Relationships With Quality Partners
Principle #7: Training: Commit To Learning Before Doing
Principle #8: Media: Share Stories And Images With Care
Pause and Reflect
Creating and Implementing a Plan
Creating a Plan
Implementing the Plan
Communicating the Plan
Working with our Partners
Collaborating with Our Stakeholders
Training Short-Term Teams
Reviewing and Adjusting the Plan
Reviewing and Adjusting the Plan
Learning from our Partners
Short-Term Mission Models
Learning from our Partners
Conclusion
Toni's Story - Part 2
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