Writing letters to unsponsored children.  

• This is something we are super passionate about. We want to keep our children encouraged and let them know that we have so many people who believe in them.  Also, having someone to mentor them and discuss any problems that they feel comfortable sharing is very important for them.   

Writing letters to our boys in the transition home. 

• This is the same concept as the letters that we write to our sponsored children.  We want the boys in our transitional home to feel like they have people fighting along side of them.  Receiving letters is an important way for us to keep them encouraged and continue to pour love into them.  

Writing letters to our parents. 

• Size of Team

  Generally teams of 10 are ideal. We will accept a team size of up to 15 people. Teams that are larger than that simply aren’t able to get a full experience in Uganda and it actually makes our job more difficult instead of making it easier like smaller teams can.

  We also are open to individuals coming on their own. We do ask that those coming as an individual are above the age of 18. Additionally, if your team is looking like it may be more than 15, consider splitting the team into 2 teams that would come on different weeks based on demographic similarities (similar ages, similar job or skills, similar activity levels, etc.).

   

   

   
  Estimated Cost

  Cost will vary based on what type of team you bring. For instance, if its a medical team, the project supplies may be more expensive than if you choose ministry in the slums. Running a full children’s camp will be more expensive than a light construction trip. In general, though, all in-country expenses including project expenses generally run between $500-$700 US dollars per person. This is inclusive of all in country expenses. It does NOT include airfare, your VISA fee to enter the country ($50) and any pre-trip vaccinations you choose to get. An exact per person cost will be given to you when you complete the preliminary booking form for your trip.

   

   

   
  Length of Stay

  Short Term Teams generally stay anywhere from 10-15 days, including travel. Usually 10 is minimum since you lose about a day coming, plus a bit of a rest period for jet lag, and a day going, so that leaves 7 full days for ministry.

   

   

   
  Time of Year

  Any time of year is a great time of year to take a trip to Uganda. The weather here is a constant 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit all year long, so even if it is the dead of winter in your hometown, its a nice temperature here. Airfare varies greatly throughout the year; however, generally March/April and Sept/Oct are the cheapest times to travel. Winter is the second cheapest, and summer is the most expensive time to travel. Your specific airfare will depend on the airport you fly out of, the carrier you use, and the flight pattern you choose, but generally it will range between $1100 and $2,000. You can book this, or we can book your tickets for you for a truly all inclusive trip cost.

   

   

   
  Types of Teams

  There are many opportunities for ministry here so that regardless of what your gifting is, there is a place you can make an impact.  Here’s just a sample:

  • Ministry to Teenagers

  • Ministry to Children

  • Ministry in the Slums

  • Orphan Care

  • Family Restoration

  • Medical

  • Educational

  • Clean Water Projects

  • Church Planting

  • Pastoral Training

  • Evangelism

  • English as a Second Language

  • Sports Ministry

  • Worship/Music/Preaching

  • Camp Ministry(camps for children or teenagers)

  • Light Construction

  • Heavy Construction (professional builders only)

  • Ministry to Street Children

  • Counselling