Locations

Sozo works to create transformational and sustainable solutions through initiatives in health care, education, and economic development. Flatirons has helped fund three key infrastructures in a new community made up of around 4,000 former IDPs (Internally Displaced People): a school, a clinic, and a water system that provides safe drinking water. Sozo also operates a school in Kabul that provides education and a meal to almost 800 kids who work various jobs on the streets of Kabul to support their families. We’ve outlined ways to get involved below.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 310
Lafayette, CO 80026

Website

https://www.sozointernational.org/

(720) 476-6135

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Sozo Barek Aub

September 16 - September 25, 2019

Afghanistan

Trip Leaders: Darin and Teresa Locke
Team Size: 8

Trip Details

Flatirons is sending a team through our partner Sozo International to work with their community development initiatives in the village of Barek Aub, a community which Sozo has been supporting for over a decade. The purpose of the trip is to 1) gain understanding about who Sozo is, what they do, and why they do it, and 2) to celebrate the community of Barek Aub by hosting a “field day” for the children and 3) continue in Sozo’s relationship development initiatives to bring hope and encouragement to those they serve. Participants should enjoy children, be energetic, relational, enjoy teamwork and those of various cultures and backgrounds. For more information about Sozo check out their website.

E-mail missions@flatironschurch.com with any questions.

Training Schedule

Application Deadline: June 6 (Thursday, 1:00 PM)
Interviews: June 6 (Thursday, 4-8:30 PM)
First Team Meeting: June 27 (Thursday, 6:00-9 PM)
Team Service Day: July 27 (Saturday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Location TBD)
Team Training Day: August 17 (Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM)
Departure Meeting: September 12 (Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Trip Dates: September 16-25
Debrief Meeting: October 2 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, 10901 Oxford Rd., Longmont, CO 80504)
Next Steps 1: October 23 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, 10901 Oxford Rd., Longmont, CO 80504)
Next Steps 2: December 11 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, 10901 Oxford Rd., Longmont, CO 80504)
Next Steps 3: March 11, 2020 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, 10901 Oxford Rd., Longmont, CO 80504)

All meeting locations are held at Lafayette Offices unless noted.

Donate

Cost

$3100.00

Sozo Men’s Team 2019

November 10 - November 19, 2019

Afghanistan

Trip Leaders: Bob Tunnell
Team Size: 8

Trip Details

Flatirons is sending a team of Men to Afghanistan to partner with Sozo International. The purpose of this trip is to continue to strengthen the bond between Flatirons and Sozo by visiting the school, clinic, and communities Sozo is impacting. Trip participants should be willing to interact and engage in conversation with Afghans, be committed to the vision of Flatirons, and be good team players in participating in whatever activity Sozo may ask. For more information about Sozo visit their website.

E-mail missions@flatironschurch.com with any questions.

Training Schedule

Application Deadline: July 25 (Thursday, 1:00 PM)
Interviews: July 31 & August 1 (Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00-8:30 PM)
First Team Meeting: August 6 (Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Team Service Day: September 14 (Saturday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Location TBD)
Team Training Day: October 5 (Saturday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM)
Departure Meeting: October November 6 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Trip Dates: November 10-19
Debrief Meeting: November 25 (Monday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Next Steps 1: December 9 (Monday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Next Steps 2: February 3, 2020 (Monday, 6:30-8:30 PM)
Next Steps 3: May 4, 2020 (Monday, 6:30-8:30 PM)

All meeting locations are held at Lafayette Offices unless noted.

Apply

Cost

$3200.00

GET INVOLVED

Pray

Signup for Sozo’s e-newsletter: sozointernational.org (link at page bottom)
Follow Sozo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Set a recurring calendar appointment as a reminder to pray regularly for Sozo
Post a map or picture in a place to remind you to pray for Sozo
As you get to know more about Sozo, consider picking out a few things or people to specifically and consistently pray for

Give

Make a general one-time or ongoing donation to Sozo online.
Make a donation to provide support to one of Sozo’s initiatives: sozointernational.org, click on Initiatives (Education, Economic, Healthcare, Family Outreach)
Donate your gently used laptops to Sozo for use in the school and training center.
If you are part of a small group that would like to engage with one of our programs or families on a regular basis – info@sozointernational.org
Get to know Afghans who have moved here and build a relationship with them
Raise awareness with your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers about Sozo and host an event to share about what Sozo is doing in New York and Afghanistan – contact: info@sozointernational.org
Upcoming Sozo events will be announced via their newsletter – invite friends and family to come to those with you

Go

Apply to go on a short-term team from Flatirons.