What you need to bring.

Note: A single large duffel bag is a VERY good idea for all your personal gear.  As your personal gear may be stowed or carried on top of a van or in the back of a pickup, loose pieces such as a sleeping bags, blankets or pillows may get lost or dirty and is hard to keep track of. (Target, Army Surplus or REI have them.)

 A separate book-bag is also good for carrying your personal water supply, snacks and other personal needs.  Ladies, this works good as a purse!

A servant's heart.
Bible
Duffel Bag
Book-Bag
Sturdy work boots or shoes
Three changes of clothes
Hat
Bath towel
Bath soap
Wash cloth
Tweezers
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Comb
1 roll of toilet paper
Kleenex
Shampoo
Personal medical supplies
Band-Aids
Work Gloves
Anti-bacterial soap (Worksite washing)
Clean rags for washing in the field
Sun block
ChapStick
Sleeping bag or blankets
Pillow
All the drinking water you will need.
(Typically, 2 gallons per person -  Individual water small bottles work fine.)
Personal snack foods

 

Important Note:

This is a dry area with very limited & primitive facilities.  The ground is rough and sometimes rocky.  There is NO running water and few (latrine type) toilets.

Remember, if you don't bring it, you won't have it.  Please be prepared.

Optional Items

A few gifts for the kids in the village. (Toys they can use to play with outside.)
A few housewarming gifts for the family.
Your Camera
PLEASE NO USED CLOTHES, THEY ARE ILLEGAL TO IMPORT INTO MEXICO