Mission Projects in Kenya

Kenya is an ethnically diverse nation with many opportunities to serve. Witness the dichotomy of a rapidly growing nation & the effects of poverty, unemployment & HIV/AIDs in urban or rural settings. Your team can spend time serving in the bustling city of Nairobi or the quiet countryside of Limuru. Develop relationships with local people as you join them in worship, break bread together & participate in community activities.

Teams will be trained upon arrival & given a brief overview of the project, needs & local culture. Housing, meals & transportation are provided by our partners on the ground.

Orphan Care

Out of the 1.2 million orphans living in Kenya, only 5% receive support. Many of these children at the orphanages have been directly rescued from the streets. Some of them have growth & development issues due to lack of nutrition. Your team can build meaningful relationships with kids awaiting adoption at Angel's Home for Abandoned Babies & assist caregivers or "Mamas" with basic childcare at the Limuru Children's Centre. Opportunities to serve include:

Loving on & caring for infants
Feeding, dressing & playing with children
Painting bedrooms
Chopping wood for the furnace or stove
Helping with other property maintenance

Teaching Ministry

Teams work alongside pre-school teachers at organizations like Pages Academy & LCC-K to help introduce exciting new learning styles, prepare students for tests & teach children to think outside of the box. Volunteers are encouraged to incorporate music, song & new learning styles that will enrich the program.

Assist teachers with lesson plans
Help incorporate new ways of learning
Prepare meals for children & staff
Help with simple construction projects like painting, fence maintenance, or installing water tanks

Volunteer working with local staff in Kenya during a medical mission trip

Medical Missions

Many Kenyans living with HIV/AIDs are stigmatized because of the disease, leaving them feeling isolated & cast out. Local churches have begun reaching out to those affected through a ministry called CARE for AIDS, offering in-home visits & treatment. Team members accompany medical professionals to offer spiritual encouragement. In turn, volunteers are often inspired by patients’ faith & testimonies.

Minister to local people living with or affected by HIV/AIDs
Accompany physicians to house visits

Kenyan woman carrying a bucket on her head

Women's Ministry

Enjoy a time of fellowship with women living with AIDs at the Power Women's Group, located in Nairobi. These 15 women make a living from their handmade craft business that supports not only their families, but one another as well. The profits generated fund emergency medical expenses, school fees for their children & maintaining the business.

Exchange testimonies
Enjoy fellowship with the women through Bible study & worship
Support their business by buying fair-trade crafts

Mission Projects in South Africa

Since 1991, South Africa has been free from Apartheid & segregation, yet it is not free of challenges. Many of its people struggle with poverty, unemployment & HIV/AIDS. Your team will help to bring hope to the destitute. Work side-by-side with local ministries that address these issues in a concrete & sustainable way while demonstrating love & compassion.

Before work can begin, teams will attend an orientation including a brief overview of the project, community needs & South African culture. Accommodations, meals & transportation will be provided by our partners on the ground.

Youth Outreach

Living Hope's Children & Teens Clubs create safe spaces for at-risk youth to learn & grow. Your group can encourage kids to pursue their goals & learn important life skills through mediums like music, sports, games art & reading. The program also includes parenting classes extending Living Hope's influence into the home.

Teach children how to keep their community clean
Share Bible stories & devotionals
Help children improve their reading skills through stories & songs
Coach a sports team & emphasize the importance of teamwork
Provide oversight during talent shows & art activities

Young boy playing soccer in South Africa

Sports Ministry

Physical Education classes have recently been removed from South Africa's school curriculum. Sports not only help kids stay out of trouble, but also allow them to develop leadership, teamwork & communication skills. You can work alongside of coaches & help children form these important life skills.

Assist coaches during practice
Create games & tests to help students reach their fitness goals

Compassion Ministry

Many South Africans have been deeply impacted by AIDS & other health issues like malnutrition. Many even lack basic access to healthcare or medication. Your team can visit with patients at the Living Care in-patient clinic.

Offer emotional support
Pray with patients, families & staff
Provide companionship through one-on-one activities
Lead craft-time with patients

Baby at a medical clinic for a health screening

Health Screenings

Many South Africans do not have access to proper health education in order make the choices needed to live healthy lives. Your group can work with an organization called Living Hope that provides free health-screenings, including various tests, counseling & general health assessments. You can also serve with Living Right Ministries, which works to prevent chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDs through health education.

Accompany local physicians during patient visits
Teach South Africans about better-health practices
Learn about the needs & health concerns of the South African people

Homeless man laying on the ground in Cape Town, South Africa

Homeless Ministry

Since the end of apartheid, South Africa has experienced a steady rise in unemployment & homelessness. In partnership with Living Grace, your group can share the love of Christ with the homeless through motivation, treatment & support.

Provide meals, showers, clean clothes & health services
Train men & women on interview skills, professional attire & how to search for jobs
Assist counselors with substance support groups for recovering addicts

Men doing carpentry for a construction project

Construction Ministry

Support Living Hope as they work to build a better future for the people of South Africa. Make a connection with local people by assisting with community improvements. Work is completely dependent upon the specific needs of the communities at that time.

Assist at construction sites
Make simple repairs & renovations
Provide landscaping or vegetable gardens at schools & homes

South African ladies gathering in celebration

Church Partnership

Work with Living Hope & local churches to empower, encourage & serve surrounding communities. Your group can introduce people to the Gospel & help them connect with churches in their area.

Minister to local residents & the homeless community
Lead worship during church services
Help create meaningful celebrations & events that will draw South Africans to the local church

Mission Projects in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has many wonderful places to visit like Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park & offers ample opportunities to serve the local people. Approximately 85 percent of rural villagers survive on less than a dollar per day & it has the lowest life-expectancy of any country on the planet.

Upon arrival, your team will be met by our partners on the ground & given a brief orientation. Work alongside local volunteers who have established relationships within the community & can act as translators. During your mission trip, transportation, meals & lodging are provided. Make sure to take advantage of your downtime to see the country's scenic attractions or sample a variety of traditional Zimbabwean dishes like Sadza or Dovi!

Student playing with a local boy during a mission trip to Zimbabwe

Childcare

There are an estimated 1.2 million orphans in the country of Zimbabwe, most of which have lost family members to HIV/AIDs. Teams will work with young children & teens at orphanages like the Father's House or St. Joseph's Home to create a positive environment where they can learn & grow.

Provide clothing, discipleship & support
Assist staff with meal preparation & day-to-day tasks
Help children with homework or lead a bible study
Play soccer & educational games with the kids

Local School kids in Zimbabwe holding books

Teaching

Zimbabwe's literacy rate is known to be the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, but most children are forced to drop out after primary school due to secondary education costs. Many schools are understaffed & in need of highly-qualified educators. Teams can work alongside teachers at organizations like the Grace Mugabe School or St. Catherine’s School (for children with special needs). Opportunities to serve include:

Offering tutoring
Assisting teachers with lesson plans
Working with special needs children
Reading to & playing games with kids
Serving meals

Community Outreach

Reach out to those in need in Zimbabwe. Here are some examples how your team can serve children & adults in Gweru:

Engage villagers in a time of fellowship & Bible study
Assist with renovation & maintenance in homes & public buildings
Play soccer & other games with street children
Deliver food & hygiene products
Teach Cholera-prevention classes to villagers
Lead financial investment courses

Construction

Many facilities in Gweru are in need of refurbishing, repair or maintenance due to limited resources. Construction projects are based on the needs of the community. Teams may be needed to assist with:

Building structural foundations & walls
Installing shelves or other renovations
Constructing a jungle gym at a local school
Painting bedrooms & classrooms
Planting & weeding vegetable gardens

Mission Projects in Africa

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