2026 HAI - Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya - July 2026
In June 2026, Southeast Christian Church will send a team of up to six people to Nairobi, Kenya to partner with Hope Alive Initiatives in providing trauma training and leadership training. This trip is designed for participants who have prior experience in equipping others in these areas, as the goal is to strengthen and empower local leaders, pastors, and community members to better serve those in their care. Through interactive teaching, mentoring, and practical application, the team will walk alongside Hope Alive Initiatives in their mission to bring hope and healing where it is needed most.
About Hope Alive Initiatives: Hope Alive Initiatives is a Christian organization committed to equipping and empowering local churches and leaders across Africa. Their focus is on training and mentoring in areas such as leadership development, trauma care, discipleship, and community engagement—ensuring that leaders are not only spiritually strong, but also practically equipped to meet the needs of their people and foster long-term transformation.
There are a few requirements to attend this trip.
1. Complete a Southeast Volunteer Application sent to you by Short-Term Missions.
2. Complete the online MinistrySafe training supplied by Short-Term Missions via email link.
3. All trips require a deposit, which is non-refundable. The IRS considers all monies going towards a mission trip as a charitable donation. To comply with IRS guidelines, we are unable to refund any monies submitted.
4. Once registration opens, you may begin fundraising. Please be aware, at no time are donations refundable. They are considered charitable contributions by the IRS, and as such, can not be refunded.
5. All passports must be valid six (6) months after return date. If your passport will be expiring within that time frame, it will need to be renewed ASAP.
6. Most common food allergens: Milk and dairy in chai tea and fermented milt served with ugali; eggs can be found in mayai pasua (boiled egg split and filled with kachumbari salad) and in chapati wraps; peanuts (also called ground nuts) are in peanut stew and sold on the streets.
For more information, reach out to the Short-Term Missions Team at [email protected] and they can direct you to the trip team leader.
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Financial
$4,000.00
Due 5/25/2026
$100.00
| $100.00 | Non-refundable Deposit Due 3/31/2026 | |
| 50.00% | Half-Funds Due 5/6/2026 | |
| 100.00% | Full-Funds Due 7/15/2026 |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Southeast Volunteer Application must be completed within 5 days of trip application. Missions Ministry will send to each applicant who has not already completed one.
- MinistrySafe online training must be complete by deadline.
- NON-REFUNDABLE $100 deposit is required at time of application.
Responsibilities
- SE Volunteer Application completed by deadline - Missions Logistics will send to you if one is not on file of if it needs to be renewed.
- Mandatory attendance at team meeting(s) and overnight team retreat.
- If your passport expires within six (6) months of trip return, it needs to be renewed prior to trip departure.
- It is the team member's responsibility to fundraise for the trip. If fundraising goals are not met, participant will either be required to cover the amount not raised or drop from trip.
- All deadlines must be met and participant acknowledges missing a deadline will cause disqualification from trip.
- Read & agree to the Social Media Policy.
- You will be required to complete a Kenyan visa application.
Restrictions
- This trip requires participants 18+ only. Please read full descriptions before applying.
- Physical Limitations: This trip requires copious amounts of walking and long days. Please speak to the team leader for more information about the trip before applying if you think you might not be able to walk to long hours.
- Allergies: If you have a severe allergy requiring the use of Epi-Pens in a critical situation, please discuss with the team leader.
Preparation
- Discuss trip with your family to determine if it is the right fit for you at this time.
- Reach out to the team leader with any questions you may have before formally applying.
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