“Poverty is death in another form” - Latin Proverb

Today over 1.4 Billion people live
in absolute poverty and many
have never heard the Good News
of Jesus.


Come understand the issues
of poverty as you get
a small glimpse of being
poor for a weekend.

National Child Poverty
Over 13 million children in the United States—18% of all children—live in families with
incomes below the federal poverty level—$22,050 a year for a family of four. Research
shows that, on average, families need an income of about twice that level to cover basic
expenses. Using this standard, 39% of children live in low-income families.


About the Poverty Simulation


       In 1986 Jimmy and Janet Dorrell did a Poverty Simulation for a group from Oklahoma City
whose Youth Pastor was concerned that his youth were not applying their knowledge of scripture to their lives.
Thus, the experience was created which challenged the students to see the world through different eyes.
Scripture and doctrine have become real and alive for both students and leaders who have participated in the weekend.

“Do not waste your time on Social Questions.
What is the matter with the poor is Poverty;
what is the matter with the rich is Uselessness.”

-George Bernard Shaw


Upcoming Dates




Spring 2010
Mar 19-21
Apr 9-11
Apr 23-25 FULL

Summer 2010
June 4-6 FULL
June 25-27 FULL
July 9-11 FULL
July 23-25
Fall 2010
Sept 10-12
Sept 24-26
Oct 1-3
Oct 15-17
Nov 5-7
Dec 3-5 (Tentative)

What to Bring

  • Pack just like any other weekend trip, including sleeping bag/pillow/towel.
  • Students under 18 need a permission slip.
  • Most of all, bring a good, positive attitude.



  • For leaders:
  • Age requirements: Students need to have finished the 8th grade.
  • Bring sponsors that are passionate.
  • The youth only go as far as the adults go.
  • This is a safe weekend, and we are willing to
  • answer any questions that parents may have;
         however, we request you keep the details of the weekend from the participants.
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Poverty Simulation begins 8pm Friday evening and ends 2:30pm Sunday.
  • Prepare your group before they arrive.
  • Here is information to help you out:
    Poverty Simulation Preparation Letter



    Details

    Cost: $50 for the weekend.
    Time: Fri 8 p.m. through Sun 2:30 p.m.
    Deposit: $20/person (see contract for cancellation policies)

    Each participant must bring a completed Release of Liability Form

    How to make Poverty Simulation Reservations: Contact us at the email address below with the following info:
    date preferences and expected numbers for high school/college/adults, as well as any questions you have -- then we'll get back with you.

    Contact Us


    Mission Waco
    1315 N. 15th
    Waco, Tx 76707
    254.753.4900

    or email
    povertysim@missionwaco.org

    www.missionwaco.org



    “Women do two thirds of the world's work.
    Yet they earn only one tenth of the world's income and own
    less than one percent of the world's property. They are
    among the poorest of the world's poor.”

    -Barber B. Conable, Jr.

    Follow Up

    Here are some links for when you get home:

    Click here for the online follow-up sheet.

    Jeffrey Sachs Helping the World's Poorest Poor
    Global Report on Trafficking
    National Child Poverty
    Twice as Thirsty -- Women and Children
    World Hunger Series
    World Poverty Facts
    Waco Poverty Facts
    World's Women Issues
    Center for Student Missions
    Compassion International
    World Vision
    Habitat for Humanity
    World Relief
    Voice of Martyrs
    Safe Harbor International
    Amnesty International