What would I take? A resume. Seriously. I'm sure there's good work to be done there though, if that's what someone really wants to do.

In most of those areas, I'd pack a bible, rosary, and anything else to look like a devout Catholic. Definately not foolproof, but it might be a short-cut to make a guilt-ridden connection with a sympathetic kidnapper.

I know a few people that travel to Haiti to support an orphanage / church / school / fish farm compond that we fund. Part of their budget is for armed guards, mostly for the supplies.