Central African Republic

Bangui

with Water For Good

The Adventure

The trip of a lifetime

Water for Good invites you to visit the Central African Republic, one of the most neglected, but beautiful and remote countries in the world. Through your visit, you will come to deeply understand the water needs of the people.

“I already knew about the water crisis in CAR, but now I feel like I understand. There is a real difference between knowing and understanding.”

-Visitor to the CAR with Water for Good and Water Tours

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The Service

Adventure & Service

Water for Good trips are focused on giving you a clearer vision of the work being done in the Central African Republic. Volunteer work trips are limited to those that have specialized expertise. In contrast, we hesitate to send western visitors to complete tasks and projects that could be done by local people. If we can get the job done by hiring local workers, that’s what we do.

Most vision trips include:

Visits to water wells that Water for Good drilled or maintains,
Travel to see how local technicians maintain water wells across their country,
Visits with our local staff and their families,
Sightseeing at various ecological sites including a rainforest reserve with elephants and gorillas, waterfalls, rainforest ecosystems.

We invite you to visit this unique country, build relationships across cultures and continents, fellowship, and see the work! If you have any questions about these guidelines, we want to hear from you. Please email info@waterforgood.org

FAQs

Common Questions

What does the fee include?

The fee includes your transportation, hotel stay, food, and airfare.

What is Water for Good?

Water for Good’s mission is to tackle water poverty in one of the world’s most forgotten countries. Its objective is to provide clean, lasting water for every man, woman, and child in the Central African Republic by drilling and maintaining wells.

Who can attend Wildman mission trips?

Any Wildman employee with their family members pending supervisor approval. The suggested age to bring children is between the ages of 10 and 12 or based on their desire and/or maturity level.

What should I wear on the mission trips?

Modesty is key. Men should wear pants & women capris, skirts, or dresses to church. When visiting the school or villages, please do not wear shorts, tank tops, or yoga pants.

What will I be doing in the Central Africa Republic?

Most vision trips include: -Visits to water wells that Water for Good drilled or maintains – Learning everything you can about the local culture through direct interaction with the people of CAR -Travel to see how local technicians maintain water wells across their country -Visits with our local staff and their families -Sightseeing at various ecological sites including a rainforest reserve with elephants and gorillas, waterfalls, rainforest ecosystems.

Who do I ask if I have more questions?

Please contact Audrey Russell, Human Resources Director at Wildman, with any mission trip related questions at 574-306-4646 or e-mail her at audrey.russell@wildmanbg.com.

How can I get my passport?

Please visit this site to begin the passport process months in advance of your trip.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/how-to-apply.html

Are the trips safe?

The places we will travel are generally crime-free during the daylight hours. A few things to remember are to leave expensive and/or fancy jewelry at home, do not walk down the public streets carrying anything valuable in your hand (example: cell phone), and do not leave the hotel without reporting it to a team leaders. It is critical that you never travel alone, but in small groups to ensure your safety. Should conflict occur, please walk away politely while saying I’m sorry to resolve the situation quickly.

What about transportation?

Wildman provides transportation via a bus or large van with the groups traveling together.

What type of lodging do you provide in the Central African Republic?

Groups will stay at a Christian mission guest houses, Baptist Mission or the Encompass Mission, that Water For Good typically utilizes. Should the need arise, there is also a hotel in Bangui that is a safe option as well.

Planning Resources