Hey Everyone,

I am so pleased that we are finally getting to know each other! My name is Claire Swarts and I am 18 years old. I was meant to graduate high school at the end of last year, but was missing a couple of credits so I am finishing up my last bit of high school with cyber school, so that I will be able to attend the trip!

I live in Doylestown, PA and have lived here most of my life. I was born in South Africa and also lived in Australia for a little bit before my family moved to America. I have lived in America ever since I was 8 years old, except for one year when I lived in South Africa for a year with my dad.

This will be my third missionary trip, but will definitely be the longest trip that I have taken! I went to the Kalahari in South Africa when I was 15 years old and then this past summer I went to Texas with AIM. Both of the trips were absolutely amazing and each time I felt as though God may be leading me to do long term missions later in life!

I cannot wait to meet all of you and will be praying for everyone and their support!

Lots of Love,

Claire Swarts