packing list

For travel, you are permitted one suitcase for your personal items of 50 LBS or less, one carry-on bag that must meet federal regulations, and one personal item. Go International cannot be held responsible for baggage fees or lost or stolen baggage. Check with your airline to see if additional baggage charges apply.  

What to wear: Wear what you normally wear with the understanding that there may be some occasions where specific dress code may be needed for cultural sensitivity. Bring one or two outfits that you can get dirty as we may do some construction/painting for outreach.

For our Ministry Events you will need to pack:

Art Campaigns:

  • Black t-shirt (You will wear this several times during the trip)

  • Primary colored T-shirt (You will wear this several times during the trip)

  • One bright neon shirt

  • White t-shirt (You will wear this several times during the trip)

  • Dark Blue Jeans (You will wear these jeans with each of the shirts listed above so you may want to pack several for the trip)
  • One dark jacket or sweatshirt that you can wear in case it is cold during our art campaign

Children's outreaches:

  • One Costume: This can be something simple such as brightly colored workout clothes or a character you create such as a puppy dog or clown. The theme of all of our children’s events are designed around a circus. You can see photos here to get ideas for what to pack. You can customize your outfit with makeup or other accessories.

Work Projects:

  • Clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or ruined.

Special Events:

  • Girls: Pack one outfit that you would wear for a nice dinner. (Please dress modestly.)
  • Guys: nice jeans or slacks, dress shirt, button up, or black polo.

Other items to pack:

  • Notarized Travel Release Form

  • Daily Attire (pants/shirts/sweaters/jackets that you would normally wear in the US for 50-70 degree weather. Please dress modestly.)

  • Towels & Washcloths

  • Bedding for a Twin Size Bed (Sheets, pillow cases, sleeping bag or comforter, pillow.) 

  • Toiletries (We recommend that you pack all your liquid toiletry items in Ziplock bags or seal closed with packing tape; liquids have a tendency to explode during flights due to air pressure.)

  • Bible

  • Notebook and pens

  • You may want to pack a small Umbrella

  • Sunscreen with a SPF of 50 or higher

  • Antibacterial gel

  • Water Bottle (you will use this everyday)

  • Swimsuit

  • Tennis shoes and/or boots for walking

  • Warm coat (evenings can get chilly in Quito and surrounding areas.  Most evenings the temperature is around 50 degrees, but it can dip as low as 30-40 degrees.

  • Ibuprofen: If you use this item you will want to bring it with you. Ibuprofen cannot be purchased in Ecuador without a prescription.

Optional Packing List

  • Camera

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Modest Shorts

  • Sweaters and or light jacket

  • Flashlight

Ministry Supplies

As team members, you will have the opportunity to minister to many children in a variety of activities.  Feel free to pack the following items:

  • Water balloons

  • Candy

  • Face paints

  • Small toys or prizes

  • Inflatable beach balls

  • School supplies for children/office supplies (Ex: white out, post-its, clipboards, ultra bright colored etc.)

  • Tablets, pens, pencils, little toys and prizes

  • Small sizes of shoes and children’s clothing

  • Toiletries soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, face and hand creams.  These will also be beneficial to donate to the medical clinics we will be doing there.

Suggestion: To get donations for this outreach, set up a suitcase at your local church and hang a sign listing the items that you would like to collect.