2026 HAI - Ndola, Zambia
Zambia - September 2026!
In 2026, Southeast Christian Church will send a team of six adults, ages 25–65, to Ndola, Zambia to partner with Hope Alive Initiatives in equipping local leaders and communities through training on emotional trauma and leadership/entrepreneurship. This mission trip is designed for those with experience in teaching and mentoring, as the team will come alongside pastors, educators, and community leaders to provide practical tools for healing, resilience, and growth. By addressing the effects of trauma and offering strategies for strong, Christ-centered leadership and sustainable income-generating practices, this trip will help strengthen both individuals and communities for long-term impact. Together with Hope Alive Initiatives, SECC will invest in leaders who are shaping the spiritual, emotional, and economic future of Zambia.
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; eggs; peanuts.
For more information, reach out to the Short-Term Missions Team at [email protected] and they can direct you to the trip team leader.
7 going
1 spot left
4 days left
Jun 7 2026
1:00 PM EDT
Financial
$4,000.00
Due 8/25/2026
$100.00
| $100.00 | Non-refundable Deposit Due 4/30/2026 | |
| 50.00% | Half-Funds Due 6/11/2026 | |
| 100.00% | Full-Funds Due 8/25/2026 |
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.
Restrictions
- This trip requires participants aged 25-65. 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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