• A flexible attitude—Be flexible, flexible, flexible. Be prepared to adjust as needed, including in the areas of working, living, traveling, dietary issues, and interacting with the host organization. Bring a positive outlook and an encouraging spirit! Remember you will be visiting a developing country.
• A desire for adventure—that is, a willingness to try and experience new things.
• A humble desire to serve rather than be served.
• Enough clothes for one week (refer to dress code below). Clothes can be washed at Gitwe Academy guest housing.
• Slip-on type sandals/flip flops and sneakers or other closed-toed shoes
• Bible and a notebook
• Personal hygiene items, including one roll of toilet paper (just in case)
• Bath towel – travel towels are light and dry fast
• Mosquito repellent
• Malaria medication (can easily be purchased locally too)
• Hand sanitizer
• Airborne® or similar immune-system-boosting supplement
• Charcoal tablets/capsules for upset stomach
• Ciprofloxacin in case of “traveler’s diarrhea” 
• “European style” outlet adapters for your cameras and phones.

NOTE:  If you have severe dietary restrictions, this may not be the trip for you. Please limit your personal belongings to one personal item i.e. purse/backpack and one carry-on and ONE 50-pound bag. If your luggage allowance includes a second bag we may lean on you to bring some project supplies as well. 

Optional items:

• Travel pouch or money belt that can be hidden to hold your passport and money
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle with filter (if you prefer) 
• Small-sized backpack or fanny pack
• Granola bars or similar non-perishable snacks

*Electrical service in Rwanda is 220-240 Volts. Ensure any electrical appliance you bring is rated similarly or is dual-voltage (i.e., 120/240 V, 50/60 Hz) and that you bring the “European Style” power adapters and converters necessary for your electronics. (Note: Many cell phones or camera battery chargers are dual voltage and do not need converters).