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Missions / February 11, 2020 by Julia Oates

During my high school years, I had the opportunity to visit Uganda, Africa, for two different mission trips. The time I spent in Africa lit a passion in my heart for missions. I was able to experience a new culture and get a small taste of what life on the mission field is like.

Recently, I had a friend ask me about my trips to Uganda. She wanted to find an organization that she could partner with to go on a mission trip to Africa. I helped her find different organizations she could use to take a trip. This is what I found while researching mission trips to Africa.

1. Experience Mission

Experience Mission offers mission trips to countries around the world, including in South Africa. They offer mission trips to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa year-round. For Experience, they want people who go on a mission trip through them to build relationships.

They are less focused on the agenda and more focused on the mission team building relationships while they are they. They also want members of the mission team to have the opportunity to hear other people’s stories and have the opportunity to share their testimony as well.

When teams do projects, such as building a school, they involve the local people. This allows the mission team to be working alongside the people in the community. This is one-way Experience is working to build relationships while on a short term mission trip.

Activities while serving in South Africa could include:

• Leading a children’s ministry program, preparing lesson materials for a preschool
• Leading a school classroom
• Helping sort clothing and food items
• Serving alongside homeless men and women in Pretoria

You can learn more about ministry opportunities here . Experience mission is giving people of all ages the opportunity to experience a short-term mission trip in Africa and other places around the world.

Live your mission. -Experince Mission’s Moto

2. Arise Africa

Arise Africa is working to bring the Gospel to Zambia, Africa. They do this by helping support people in the community. Here are a few ways Arise Africa is working to help people in Zambia:

• Arise homes – A safe and loving place for children without parents to live
• Christian schools – Arise is planting schools around Zambia to help provide education to the children in Zambia.
• Feeding program – A program for children in local schools which provides them with healthy meals.
• School supplies – Arise helps to supply schools with chairs, chalkboards, notebooks, and more.

They also offer mission trips to Zambia. They typically offer two-week mission trips year-round. People ages 5+ are welcome to join a trip. All people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Each trip has a different focus. For example, one trip may be focused on painting projects whereas another is focused on working in a school or putting on a VBS for children. You can learn more about current mission trips and what the focus of the trip will be here .

If you are unable to attend a mission trip but you would still like to help support Arise Africa’s mission, you could consider becoming a child sponsor. By sponsoring a child, you are helping to provide a child with an education, meals, clothing, medical care, and a Christian environment. You can learn more about sponsoring a child here .

Arise Africa is an organization committed to serving and partnering with the people in Zambia. You can be apart of what God is doing in Zambia by visiting them on a short term mission trip. Arise Africa is making the name of Jesus known in Zambia.

Arise Africa is committed to helping individuals live a life that God desires for all mankind by assisting with spiritual, economic, and physical poverty. We strive to empower others through the truth and love of Jesus Christ to become responsible, independent, and self-sustaining individuals. -Arise Africa’s Mission

3. Love Africa Mission

Love Africa Mission is working to provide people with the opportunity to experience mission work in Africa. They are currently working in Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, and Rwanda. Love Africa Mission wants to partner with people in bringing the love of Jesus to Africa. They want people who go on trips with them to share the love of Jesus to the African people. They believe this experience will change your life.

While on a trip with Love Africa Mission, you have the chance to work alongside seasoned missionaries in Africa. They will lead and guide you as you do ministry. Their example will inspire you as you see how they love and serve others. You will grow in your relationship with God as you push yourself to do ministry in a new country.

They offer multiple trips throughout the summer to Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, and Rwanda. They also offer a two-month internship where you stay in each one of the four countries. You can learn more about upcoming trips here .

Ministry while serving with Love Africa ministry includes:

• Working with children in primary school
• Praying with people in local villages
• Attending local churches
• Construction projects

If you would like to see videos of what past trips have been like click here . Love Africa Mission would love to have you on a mission trip. They are dedicated to bringing the love of Jesus Christ to the people in Africa. If you partner with them, you will also have the opportunity to share the love of Jesus in Africa.

Our desire is that every person that serves on a short-term trip with us will come home with a clear vision and a pure passion to serve right where they live. -Love Africa’s Mission

If you’ve ever considered going on a mission trip, I would encourage you to pray about it. Short-term mission trips are an amazing opportunity for you to experience life overseas for a few weeks. Maybe God is leading you to take a trip overseas to Africa or some other part of the world.

For me, going on two short term mission trips to Uganda changed my life. I am now attending a missionary school to become a missionary long term. Africa is the place where I discovered my love and passion for missions. It helped me understand what the Great Commission is and how we all play a part in fulfilling it.

I’ll leave you with a story during my second trip to Uganda. I was in Pabo staying with my team in a small village. I had made friends with one of the little girls from the village. The missionaries we were staying with had given me paper and crayons to use with the kids. I started coloring with a little girl (pictured above) sitting on my lap. After a few minutes of us coloring, another child came and starting coloring, then another, and another and pretty soon I was surrounded by kids.

Each child would show me what they drew. Some drew a picture of their family, while others drew the flag of Uganda. Once they had finished their pictures, they one by one started handing them to me. I would tell them what I liked about their picture and tried to give them their drawings back, but they wouldn’t take them back. They wanted me to have their pictures.

I couldn’t believe the generosity these children were showing me. They hardly had anything. They didn’t have crayons and paper. They couldn’t draw a picture anytime they wanted. Yet, they gave me their drawings. It was this moment I felt God leading me to be a missionary teacher. This is one of the reasons why I am pursuing a degree in missions and education. The pictures the children gave me are still in my Bible.

I share this story with you to encourage you as you are considering going on a mission trip to Africa. Going on a trip overseas to do ministry can be scary and may feel overwhelming. Remember that God is with you all the time. He will still be with you when it’s hard.

By going overseas on a mission trip, you are allowing God to use you. You are being a light to others who don’t know Jesus. God can use you to show the love of Jesus to people in Africa.

Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. -Mother Teresa

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The Ultimate Guide to Mission Trips to Africa

Short-term mission trips can be life changing.

But where you go and how you prepare makes all the difference. If you’re looking to travel to Africa, whether as a family or with a group, here’s what you need to know.

How do I choose a mission organization?

With a quick search, it’s easy to find a lot of organizations doing a lot of work in Africa! But how do you know which organizations to partner with in your ministry and how do you choose where to go on your trip?

The first step is to make sure it’s a Biblically-sound organization. While there are many organizations focused on the good of individuals and communities around the world, people’s greatest need is spiritual. While physical needs matter deeply, it’s not enough to just care for people’s physical needs without also addressing their need for a savior in Jesus Christ.

1. Support and encourage local workers

Beyond that, if you plan to go on a short term trip, it’s important to find an organization where you can support and encourage local workers who are in the field long term. Mission trips can often do more harm than good if you simply show up, build relationships, and then return home with nobody to continue the work on the ground.

If you come alongside local workers and strengthen them in their work, they can then continue the work after you leave. Because the greater purpose of your trip is to bless the people you interact with in Africa, you don’t want to leave them without resources or support after you return home. By partnering and supporting a local team, your impact will extend far beyond your trip.

2. Build a long term partnership

It can be a wise decision to form a deeper partnership with the organization you visit on your trip. This might be through a child sponsorship or a church partnership that allows you to build long term relationships, offer support to the people who are in the trenches of the ministry, and show that you’re in it for the long haul with them! This type of relationship also allows you to have a clear direction and knowledge of what your team will be doing on the trip. We’ve loved the relationships our local team members have formed with individuals and teams that come on MOHI mission trips!

Do the research, ask the hard questions, and focus on building a long term relationship with a team committed to making a difference in their community. This will result in a better trip for your team and a bigger impact on the people you meet, all for God’s glory.

How do I prepare for a mission trip to Africa?

Once you decide where to go and which mission organization to partner with, how do you prepare for your trip, beyond booking your flights and getting vaccinations?

1. Start (and don’t stop) with prayer

The most important thing you can do as you prepare is pray . If God doesn’t go with you on your trip, no amount of preparation will be enough. Take dedicated time to fast and pray, both individually and as a team. If you are traveling with a team, create a prayer list for your team members and their support team leading up to and during the trip. Remind your team of the importance of this in the effectiveness of your ministry! 

2. Learn about the culture

Don’t forget to research the culture and the language of the part of Africa your team is visiting. It is your responsibility to learn as much as you can about the people you will interact with on your trip. What do they enjoy? What conversations should you avoid? Remember that your team is entering into their lives and communities. You are a guest and you should do what you can to educate your team on their culture so you can treat the people you meet with the utmost respect.

This deeper understanding of their history and culture will also help you to see them as children of God to love, rather than people to save. You aren’t their salvation—Jesus is. And coming into a trip with the expectation that you will be able to bring them some sort of salvation apart from God is harmful.

What do you do on a mission trip?

The specifics of a mission trip depend on the organization you work with. That’s another reason to ask questions when you begin your relationship with a mission organization so it’s clear to your team what you will be doing on your trip. However, most trips, like MOHI mission trips, fall into a few different categories: 

• Children’s Ministry or Education : These trips can look different but might involve running a Vacation Bible School or reading program, volunteering in an orphanage, or teaching children or adults in other capacities.
• Skills Training : Many organizations incorporate skill training programs into their overall strategy. Join in and teach a skill that helps people build their confidence and empower them to change their lives and families.
• Medical Missions : These trips focus on meeting the physical needs of people in disadvantaged communities, usually with the help and support of medical professionals.

What should I expect on my trip?

Beyond the day-to-day specifics of your trip, what should you expect from a mission trip to Africa? First, expect to be challenged in your faith and to grow in your love for God and other people. While the main purpose of your trip is to serve others, it’s amazing how much it will impact and change your life, too. As you reflect the servanthood of Jesus, you become more like him and grow to know God more.

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28  

Mission trips are an amazing opportunity to make a difference for the gospel in the lives of others—and have them make a huge difference in your life as well. By reflecting Christ, stepping outside your comfort zone, and investing in the lives of others, you will learn and grow in new ways.

In fact, you might not want to go home!

A mission trip to Africa or another part of the world can be a great way to live out the Great Commission and Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

As you look to impact the world for the gospel and share the love of Jesus, never forget how the command in Matthew 28 ends, “ And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ” God is faithful to use his servants to impact the world and make his glory known! So be challenged and take part in this amazing mission!

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Sometimes, Christians will joke about following God wherever He leads—as long as He doesn’t call them to Africa. But the truth is, the African continent is a stunning mixture of incredible beauty and devastating need. That’s why many sending organizations have a full slate of mission trips to Africa listed in their short-term, long-term, and career options.

Getting to Know Today’s Africa

While it’s easy to think of Africa as a mysterious place, it’s important to move past stereotypes and examine the facts. For example, Africa is the second largest continent in terms of both land and population. It accounts for about 20% of the world’s land mass (nearly 12 million square miles) and more than 12% of its population (1.2 billion people). Those people are spread across 54 nations, including the islands of Madagascar and Seychelles. More than 1,500 different languages can be heard on the continent.

Geographically, two regions of Africa are divided by the Sahara Desert, one of the largest deserts in the world. Yet, areas of Africa thrive thanks to magnificent rivers (like the Nile) that feed into fertile valleys and forests. The continent is home to both large, modern cities and traditional, rural villages.

Religiously, Africa has a long history with both Christianity and Islam. Many in the more rural regions also practice spiritism and naturalistic religions, along with witchcraft. 

7 Mission Trips to Africa 

All of that information makes mission trips to Africa a vital tool in fulfilling the Great Commission . The combination of a large population and spiritual diversity means that many African people need to hear about Jesus. Plus, so much of Africa is underserved and mired in poverty. It’s a place where opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus abound, especially when it comes to medical missions.

The list below highlights seven organizations that are sponsoring medical mission trips to Africa in 2023. Since the needs are so great, the opportunities are rich. Regardless of your specialty, you can find a place to serve on a mission trip to Africa. 

Pioneer Christian Hospital

This 60-bed hospital is located in the Republic of Congo and exists to share Jesus while making an impact on the overall health of the nation. Pioneer, which serves an area that roughly 300,000 people call home, offers opportunities for both long-term and short-term African mission experiences. Visiting medical missionaries work with Congolese staff members to treat a wide array of medical issues. 

Tenwek Hospital .

The motto of Kenya’s Tenwek Hospital is “We Treat, Jesus Heals.” Founded in 1937, this 361-bed hospital continues to meet the needs of residents in a variety of ways, including dental and optometric services. Tenwek is also a teaching hospital that trains new doctors and has a research emphasis to keep up with important medical advances. Medical missions opportunities are provided in cooperation with hospital partners, like Samaritan’s Purse and World Gospel Mission.

World Medical Mission .

Speaking of Samaritan’s Purse, this North Carolina-based ministry provides additional medical mission trips to Africa through World Medical Mission. The ministry’s Specialty Teams represent a focus on short-term experiences in places like Kenya and Cameroon. Some of these teams share knowledge with local doctors, while others focus on medical equipment and building relationships that could help expand its network of medical facilities. World Medical Mission also has internships and apprenticeships for students.

Cure International .

If you have a heart for children, you will want to look into the African mission trips sponsored by Cure International. With hospitals in seven African nations (Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Niger, Zambia, and Kenya), Cure specializes in treating children with disabilities. The surgeries they provide are performed at no cost to the families involved. In addition to medical professionals, Cure also offers opportunities for spiritual ministry and facilities management.  

One World Health .

Mission trips to Africa sponsored by One World Health focus primarily on the nation of Uganda through two kinds of trips. The group’s typical short-term experience—Clinical Outreach Teams—lasts one week and provides support for local hospital staffs. One World Health has three of these trips planned this year, in May, July, and December. The second option is an ongoing project called Partner in Global Health. This trip provides continuing education to local professionals and encourages a four-week commitment.

Global Health Outreach .

As part of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, Global Health Outreach offers dozens of outreach events each year, including mission trips to Africa. For example, in June a trip to Zambia will focus on orphan care. Because HIV and other illnesses have devastated its adult population, Zambia has the world’s highest orphan rate, despite being only the size of Texas. This trip will bring together medical doctors, dentists, optometrists, nurses, physical therapists, and even non-medical volunteers to meet these needs. In addition, GHO has separate general medical trips to Ghana and northern Africa scheduled for later in the year.

Medical Educators International .

If you’re a teacher at heart, Medical Educators International might be the group for you. Like GHO, Medical Educators International is a ministry of Christian Medical and Dental Associates, but it provides academic and clinical training for indigenous medical staffs. In addition to instructing students on the practical aspects of health care, MEI missionaries also model ways to show the love and compassion of Jesus. In June, MEI is sponsoring a trip to Tanzania to teach medical residents in classroom settings and through hospital rounds.

Follow Your Calling

If you sense God calling you to take part in a mission trip to Africa, you’ve got plenty of options. Your gifts and abilities might be the perfect fit for a missions experience that will change your life and the lives of so many on the other side of the world. 

Accept the challenge. Follow your call. Be Jesus’s hands and feet in Africa this year.

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Address: P. O. Box 7362 - 00100, Nairobi - Kenya Location: Windsor House, 5th Floor, Suite 6 Tel: +254 722 884 773 or +254 733 884 773 Email: [email protected] Web: https://africanretreattours.com/

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Organization Location: Africa

Agape volunteers in mission.

Agape Volunteers in Mission Program is a Christian C.B.O which started in May of 2000 but duly registered in 2023. The organization is located located in Mukuru Sinai [Jamaica], off LungaLunga Road, an urban poor settlement in Nairobi County’s Eastland’s Area. The programme benefits populations from such areas as Mukuru kwa Reuben, Mukuru Sinai, Donholm […]

Church Volunteers in Mission

Hands of Love for Orphans Care Ministry

Hands of Love for Orphans Care Ministry is a fully registered community based organization that was founded in 2018 by a young man Kagoda Godfrey who was by then a shop attendant earning $20 whom God laid a burden of helping orphans, vulnerable and abandoned children in the community that he encountered on a daily […]

Hope 4 Kids International

Light of Hope Orphans Care Organization

Light of Hope Orphans Care Organization is a registered community-based and non-profit organization in Uganda. The Organization was founded in the year 2013, by Mugulusi Geoffrey together with other like minded individuals with the aim to provide care and support for orphans, vulnerable children and children who come from families that are affected by HIV/AIDS […]

WONDERS OF HOPE CENTRE

Wonders of Hope Centre Kibera is the host of Wonders of Hope and was started in 2021. We are registered in the US as a 501 and in Kibra Kenya. Our mission is to raise wonders by giving hope.

Ssamba Foundation

Ssamba Foundation and Kyampisi Backpackers Home empowering rural communities of Mukono district, Uganda. Ssamba Foundation is a registered non-profit community development organization founded by Isaac Ssamba (Rotarian) in Mukono, Uganda. Operating in Mukono district, we manage a wide range of sustainable development and humanitarian projects since 2006. Ssamba Foundation provides long-term sustainable solutions to problems […]

Hands of Good Samaritan International

Hands of good Samaritan International is a community based organization registered by the government of Uganda operating in Soroti district with its head located in Agwara village, Gweri Sub County, Soroti district. HAGOSI was established in August 2016 by Brian Jesse Alameth who felt the calling of God to give back to the community following […]

We co-develop & facilitate meaningful and impactful transformative journeys through our Mission and Leisure trips in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our goal is to inspire transformation in each of our clients, so that they in return, can have a meaningful impact on others., we aim to enhance transformation through intentional client preparation, arranging meaningful engagements, and encouraging personal reflection., apart from personal impact, we hope that each individual would also be able to positively impact other people through:.

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE

The ability to relate to and connect with different cultures and worldviews

STEWARDSHIP

Recognising the interconnectedness of all things and one’s role in nurturing resources, communities, and God's creation

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH

An increase in self-awareness and/or the awareness of God's work in and through one’s life

Featured Tours

Africa offers endless opportunities to explore breathtaking sights found nowhere else in the world. from pristine bush to exquisite beach, from luxury hotels and lodges to camping in the wild, there is something for everyone to enjoy..

RELAXED 3 DAYS ON ZANZIBAR ISLAND

NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARI TOUR

MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB – MARANGU ROUTE

Search tours, we are able to arrange accommodation of any kind for groups of any size throughout southern and east africa, from camping in a remote location to enjoying ultra-luxury hotels and lodges., acts operates several of its own properties, including a well-known christian conference centre just outside of nairobi, and beach-front accommodation in cape town..

TEAM HOUSE, SOUTH AFRICA

The Team House, Cape Town is the leading group accommodation facility in the South Peninsula, with a highly personalized service and our one-stop offering includes transport, local guides, and an in-house chef.

BRACKENHURST, KENYA

Brackenhurst is an international conference centre and eco-destination approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, Kenya. We have been hosting conferences for more than 50 years.

ACTS is passionate about facilitating short-term mission trips in Africa. Whether ministering in the city or in the heart of the bush, we can tailor-make each mission trip itinerary according to the specific needs, preferences, and budget of each group. Our heart is to bear the logistical burden that often accompanies mission trips, thereby allowing both…

Testimonials.

“Thank you for all your good work during our recent trip to Africa. The arrangements went smoothly and you were more than accommodating during our time there. We really appreciate your working through all the details with us, in a timely and professional manner. We will definitely use ACTS in the future. Thank you again for your part in making our trip smooth and productive”

Jennifer Ernst, Hope for Humanity

“ACTS were wonderful. They took all the strain out of organizing this mission and dealt with all the food, travel, accommodation and fuel. With the current economic challenges in Zimbabwe, we could not have possibly run this mission without them. I doubt I will run a mission without them in the future.”

Stephen Jack, Oasis

“It has been the most amazing, incredible and overwhelming experience of my life! Thank you for everything ... a life-changing few days.”

Kyle Redfern, UK

“Your business is a God-send in facilitating our ministries in Northern Kenya. Your guides are doing God’s work every day they are on the road.”

“I think this whole experience has been nearly flawless. I have never connected so well with a staff in my entire life and I feel that I was truly a part of this family.”

ACTS Volunteer

"This trip far exceeds anything I have ever done. Your staff were perfect drivers, hosts, friends and colleagues." – Tony, USA

“What a great relief to not be personally responsible for the logistics of transportation, lodging, food, fun days, and cultural awareness. ACTS does it all! ACTS crew and office staff are terrific; so knowledgeable, helpful and with great attitudes. You cannot find a better option. ACTS will make a good trip even better! I am looking forward to the next one.”

Paul Rummage, Pastor (Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church)

Mission Trips

Step away from your everyday to bring practical help and lasting hope.

Where would you like to go?

We offer well-organized mission trips to our ministry centers in North America and cities around the world.

North America Trips

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Ashland, Ky

Los Angeles

New Orleans

New York City

Oklahoma City

Shreveport, LA

South Dakota

Valdosta, GA

Puerto Rico

International trips.

Europe, Middle East, and Northern Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Central & South Asia

Send Relief Serve Tour

Send Relief has launched an exciting new missional experience with events in cities across the United States, and you’re invited!

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Ministry Centers

Connect with the Send Relief ministry center closest to you for pre-planned service opportunities that multiply your impact by pairing you with other local teams.

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PLEASE NOTE: IMMERSION Staff will be out of office Sept. 11-15. After submitting a form, use the link in your email to schedule a call for Sept. 18-22!

Service opportunities assigned to each community or program are not guaranteed to be part of every trip. Fill out an interest form to learn more.

• Mission Trips 1-2 Weeks
• Immersion 1, 3 & 6 Months
• Summer Internships
• Training Resources
• RISING Education Program
• Micro-Loans
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1-10 Month Mission Trips for Young Adults

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Slow down and dive in.

Join an IMMERSION program with Experience Mission! Take a break from academic life. Serve others. Experience life in authentic community. Grow in your understanding of God, yourself, and the world. Find your program today!

Grow Spiritually

IMMERSION participants are challenged to develop a better understanding of your pictures of God and yourself. Grow in faith and maturity and start to discover who God created you to be.

EM’s Statement of Faith

Serve Others with Your Daily Life

IMMERSION teams serve in simple, yet profound ways, seeking to be a picture of God’s love to everyone you meet. You will be challenged to consider that HOW you serve is just as important as WHAT you do.

EM’s Approach to Missions

Experience Authentic Community

Grow in your capacity for meaningful, life-changing relationships, centered on love and care for others—with your team and people from different cultures and faith communities you encounter around the world.

Take our 10-question quiz to find out if you’re up for the challenge of an experience like IMMERSION!

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What IMMERSION is all about

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Why apply for IMMERSION?

IMMERSION gives you the opportunity to press pause on life for 1-10 months and give 100% of your energy and focus to serving and learning in unique communities and cultures around the world. Slow down and learn what it means to love and serve others as a follower of Jesus on a daily basis.

This kind of others-first experience has the power to dramatically change the direction of your life. It's the type of kickstart we all need to stop living for ourselves and pursue life in the Kingdom of God.

Get started today! Schedule an interest call to learn more about any upcoming program. We will personally connect with you to help you figure out if IMMERSION is a good fit.

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IMMERSION changes you!

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Schedule an interest call (or take the next step and apply now!) for an upcoming IMMERSION term—it only takes a minute! We are a hands-on, people-first missionary organization, and we're excited to answer your questions and help you find the right trip.

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Quiz: Is IMMERSION for me?

You must have a group size of at least 6 members to join this trip. Please view the Small Team trips or call our Servicing Department for more options at 888-475-6414 .

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