COVID 19 

The safety of our participants and those we seek to serve is a priority for us. We desire to see people come to an understanding of how much God cares for them and having Covid safe practices is an important part of the process. PPI is establishing health and safety protocols to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 for our outreaches. We have also implemented the Covid Donation Protection Plan to provide financial flexibility for changes in trip plans. The challenges of the pandemic are fluid and we continue to adapt as new information becomes available. We are consulting the CDC, local authorities and our team of healthcare professionals to develop best practices for the mission field. The following protocols address the measures PPI is currently taking to protect those involved as we go into all the world. 

covid donation protection

At PPI we commit to stewarding each donation with kingdom responsibility. We understand the challenges and questions that come from fundraising in the Covid era, so we have worked to implement this Covid Donation Protection plan that will allow for as much flexibility as possible.

  • Trip cancellations or postponements due to COVID-19 qualify for transfer of all funds that have not been expended, toward another location that year or for a future PPI trip.

  • If an individual is unable to participate due to COVID-19 related issues, they qualify for this donation protection. The funds he or she has raised that have not been expended, can go towards a future project, if done 30 days prior to the trip.

Location assessment

Providing Purpose International works to send teams to countries where they can be a part of the ongoing vision of the local church. In addition to our normal strategies, we are adding the following Covid safe practices in preparation for our outreaches.

  • Monitoring the status of health and safety for each mission trip location on a regular basis, using the recommendations of the State Department and CDC.

  • Please note, the CDC risk rating for each country is based on virus transmission data and healthcare capacity of the destination. These ratings are updated daily.

  • Maintaining consistent connection with our foreign country contacts who are updating us on the status in their country regarding local government ordinances, notification of outbreaks, and any additional concerns within their local community.

  • Staying updated on the requirements for entry into each country and reentry to the US. Requirements may include the requirement of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test or Vaccine Card.

  • If a project location becomes inaccessible or unsafe for travel, RIM will change the project location and execute a contingency plan which may include postponement.

  • In the event where travel is not advisable to any realistic project location, the mission trip may be postponed until travel is safe.

personal assessment

All participants are part of a team. We ask that everyone join us in the extra preparations required to keep our outreaches safe by following these Covid safe practices before the trip.

  • We encourage anyone with preexisting conditions who are more susceptible to contracting the virus to not sign up for an outreach this year.

  • Prior to their mission trip, individuals may be subject to a symptom screening and may need to take a COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test 48-72 hours prior to departure. Some countries may allow a vaccine card instead of a test. Local health departments should have testing locations provided on their website. Please call PPI for assistance.

  • Team members are encouraged to quarantine as much as possible and follow Covid safe practices the final 2 weeks before travel.

  • Each individual will commit to following the health and safety protocols put forth by PPI prior to and during their mission trip.

covid-19 in country protocal

The Pandemic recommendations from healthcare officials are subject to change. PPI will be updating and revising the above Covid safe practices as new information becomes available. We want to do all we can to make your adventure experience safe as we both share and show the love of Christ to those around the world.