Mission Trips

Group of women and girls outdoors in front of a brick house, wearing matching yellow t-shirts with black text, smiling.

Where Faith Meets Compassion

America World mission trips offer meaningful opportunities to serve vulnerable children and communities through humanitarian support and advocacy-centered engagement. These trips are designed to foster learning, connection, and compassionate action, responding to real needs with dignity, respect, and love.

Participants gain a deeper understanding of cultural context and community needs while serving hands-on in ways that truly matter. From visiting orphanages and spending time with children to leading activities, serving meals, and delivering much-needed supplies, each trip creates space for relationships, encouragement, and hope.

Every Trip Is Unique

No two mission trips are the same. Each journey is intentionally shaped around the people who are called to go.

Trip leaders carefully evaluate their team's makeup and design an experience that leverages each participant's unique skills and gifts. For example:

  • Medical professionals may help provide basic care or health-related support.

  • Skilled hands may assist with maintenance or repair projects.

  • Those gifted in photography, videography, or writing may partner with America World’s Marketing Manager to create content that advocates for children and families.

This thoughtful approach ensures that every team member serves with purpose and that communities are supported in meaningful, practical ways.

How could YOUR unique abilities make a lasting impact?

Cultural Learning & Connection

Each mission trip also includes cultural experiences that help participants better understand the people, history, and daily life of the communities they are serving. These experiences deepen compassion, broaden perspective, and strengthen the impact of service.

Why We Go

  • Serving real needs

  • Raising awareness for vulnerable children

  • Living out Jesus’ call to love others in tangible ways

Through presence, humility, and compassion, America World mission teams help amplify voices that need to be heard.

Are you ready to join us? We are planning our 2026 trips now. Below is a list of what we have scheduled so far. If you don’t see one that works for you, please fill out the interest form to let us know your availability.

Dates Country Cost Leader
May 23-31, 2026 (FULL) Ethiopia $3,400 Melinda Sallé
June 5-13, 2026 (FULL) Ethiopia $3,400 Danielle Jackson & Angela LaPlace
October 3-11, 2026 Colombia $2,500 Ashley Bruce
November 5-18, 2026 Ecuador $3,000 Jennie Cooksey
November 7-16, 2026 Ethiopia $3,400 Kellie Carlton
Apply Now

Mission Trip Interest Form