What to Expect?
Walk in God’s footsteps by joining your team and serving Him in another country. Step outside your comfort zone and get ready to experience spiritual growth.
Location
The Child Hope Centers are located in the capital city of Kigali. Kigali is located in the center of the country. It sprawls across numerous hills, ridges and valleys. Kigali’s population is 1,169,889 people. Each location has its own building that houses a kitchen, classroom space and staff offices.
Trip Lodging
Mission Trip Teams stay at guest houses in Kigali (usually The Iris Hotel) and towns about an hour outside the rural village location. Meals are usually provided on site and the properties are secured by gates and security staff.
Trip Activities
Visit and interact with the children at the Child Hope Center
Lead children’s activities at the Child Hope Centers
Meet and spend time with your sponsor child
Meet with the moms and learn more about the women’s cooperatives (small businesses that help them provide for their families)
Participate in a home visit to learn more about daily living for Rwandans
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Visit a Rural Village
Serve and collaborate with faith communities create lasting change through shared learning, encouragement, and fellowship
Experience growth in your own spiritual journey
Day of Rest and Relaxation: Go on a safari at Akagera National Park
Take the First Step
Fill out an interest form and begin your mission trip journey with us in 2022!
2023 Trip Dates
JULY 14-24 (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE CHURCH)
AUGUST 5-15 (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE CHURCH)
Cost
Cost: $3500
Trip members successfully fundraise a significant portion, if not all of their trip cost. There is usually a group fundraiser as well.
Cost covers flight, transportation, food and lodging, R&R day, translators and asset-based projects.
Pre-Trip Expectations
Attend 6-7 meetings/trainings within six months prior to the trip, one meeting after returning and complete Discipleship Workbook activities.