IMI's 16th Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission

Plans for IMI's 16th Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission include a medical camp in Karbala, in-person training through the 6th Annual Arbaeen Conference, public health information for zawaar, and the continued provision of free medications/medical supplies and equipment.

Applications for international members for this year's Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission team are now closed. Team members living in Iraq can apply here.

You can be a part of serving the 27 million Zawar anticipated this Arbaeen by donating for medications and supplies. Your financial support is needed now. Click here to donate.

Costs

As in all previous years, certain costs for IMI’s Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission delegates are being covered by IMI donors and collaborators. Costs are also higher than in previous years. Therefore, please anticipate your costs to include:

• International Air travel costs (Air tickets and any hotels/additional stops on your way into/out of Iraq)
• $450-1450 Subsidized AAMM16 Package costs (see details by package type below)
• $100 USD for visa costs
• Insurance
• $250-300 in suggested donations for medications to be purchased for use at the camp.

Subsidized AAMM16 Packages

AAMM 16 Packages include certain program costs and ground packages with airport to airport arrangements (based on group plans) and 15 days/14 nights of accommodations in Iraq. Because our medical delegation needs are very different from traditional ziyarat kafla needs--our delegates simply need a small space to lay their heads and are focused primarily on serving the zawaar—we arrange simple accommodations.

Our Standard AAMM16 Package is $1450 USD and will include discounted local transport on the group itinerary, meals and 14 nights (15 days) of accommodations at basic, simple hotels that are clean and functional. The hotels will be short 5-10 minute walks from the Haram and the tentative camp location.

To further help manage expenses, particularly for those from dollar conversion inflation economies (eg. Pakistan), IMI also has limited AAMM16 budget packages ($450) that will include shared apartments instead of hotel accommodations in Karbala. These apartments are humble accommodations located approximately 15-20 minutes walk from the camp. The bedrooms would have multiple individuals (6-10) per room with simple mattresses to sleep on.

In addition, for our team members from Pakistan, IMI Pakistan has worked with agents to secure good fares for group tickets for Arbaeen team members from Pakistan. At present the overall USD costing estimates for team members from Pakistan are:

• RT Air ticket from Karachi: $590 (cost-to-cost)
• Visa fee $110 (cost-to-cost)
• Subsidized ground package: $450 (approx. $30/day for 15 days with discounted local transport & stay in Najaf & shared apartments in Karbala)
• Total estimated for 15 days with airfare, visa, and discounted ground package: $1150 USD

Application Process: Closed

The application process will be broken into the following stages:

Stage 1. Initial Application: to begin applying, please complete the initial application form here. The form includes questions regarding your basic contact information and your professional background. You will also need to upload a copy of your resume/CV, passport and photograph.

Stage 2. Conversations: designated members of IMI's Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission Committee will speak with applicants shortly after receiving your application to discuss your application, expectations and the process moving forward.

Stage 3. Confirmation & Payments: Those confirmed as part of the delegation will be required to complete their payment and purchase tickets according to our group schedule.

Applications

Applications for IMI's 16th Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission are now closed.

For more details and to get in touch with the IMI Annual Arbaeen Medical Mission please email IMIArbaeen@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This delegation's primary purpose is to provide medical services during Arbaeen. The situation in Iraq is constantly shifting and volatile. You must be flexible with regards to planning and logistics including accommodations, transportation, electricity and other local needs/arrangements. Things constantly change on the ground and our baseline requirement is for all delegates to be patient, flexible and work together despite very intense and challenging conditions. All delegates must also strictly abide by IMI regulations including safety and infection prevention guidelines.

If you can't join us in person, you can still be a part of serving the zawaar of our Imam by donating here to help fund medications and other critical needs for this year's Arbaeen.