The trip costs $1700 and includes airfare, ground transportation, food, accommodations, international emergency/medical insurance, and all activities.   

The cost does NOT include passport fees, immunization costs, food at the airport, and personal purchases for or on the trip.  

A $425, nonrefundable trip deposit is due upon acceptance. Additional payment deadlines will be communicated to team members post-acceptance. 

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Yes, an end-of-year giving statement will be provided from Christ Alive.  

Most expenses are pre-paid and nonrecoverable by Christ Alive and will not be refunded or credited back to you.

Online contributions are encouraged.  Team members will be given a trip-specific link that they can use and share with others who want to contribute to their trip.   If writing a check, checks should be made payable to Christ Alive 

Yes!Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the trip’s return date (February 2026). Complete passport information can be found at travel.state.gov. If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please begin that process as soon as possible.

Overall, please consult the CDC website and your physician and make a vaccination decision with which you are comfortable.

Yes, all minors over the age of 16 are eligible to attend the trip. All minors will require extra notarized paperwork and special permission from their guardians.  

Please remember all international travel is physically demanding, and short-term teams are active every day of the trip. Physical demands include but are not limited to lack of sleep, walking, ministering, painting, teaching, playing with children, etc.  

Online applications must be submitted by March 16th. 

If you are ready to apply to join this team, please complete the application at the link below.  The team leader and team coordinator will consider your application, reference, and be in contact for a phone interview.