Sept 11 to 21, 2027
Go and see it yourself.
Kenya Mission Trip, September 11 to 21, 2027
Work beside the Hands 4Life Kenya team in Homa Bay County, spend time with orphaned children and lonely elders, and see where the Generations of Wisdom Micro-Campus is planned. $2,800 + airfare
What this trip is
More than a mission trip.
This is not a sightseeing trip. Hands 4Life's work in Kenya is locally led. Pastor Yusuf and the Kenya team choose the projects, and your team serves under their direction.
Teams support work that is already happening: outreach, practical projects, church and Gospel ministry, education and time with children and elders together. No previous mission trip experience is needed. Come ready to serve, learn, laugh and work hard.
What a team is designed to leave behind
- Projects the Kenya team asked for, finished
- New sponsors and partners for the children and elders we serve
- Friends who keep backing local leaders after the trip ends
Many people come home seeing the world, their faith and their own life a little differently.
Rough itinerary
A working trip, with room to experience Kenya.
This is a rough outline. The Hands 4Life schedule shifts with local needs, weather, transport and ministry opportunities.
Arrive in Kenya
Meet the team, get a safety and cultural briefing, and travel to Homa Bay County.
Meet the community
Spend time with the orphaned children and lonely elders Hands 4Life serves, and with the local leaders who work alongside them.
Community outreach
Practical help and direct support, focused on needs the local team has identified.
Church & leadership
Worship with Generations of Wisdom Church, join pastor and leader training and discipleship, and take part in Gospel outreach with tools from Cru, Evangelism Explosion and the JESUS Film Project.
Practical work
A hands-on project, such as a home improvement or work on the planned campus site.
A day for generations
Children and elders together as one family: activities, conversation, learning and worship.
See more of Kenya
A safari in search of the Big Five in the Maasai Mara, and time with the Maasai learning about daily life, traditions, music and dance.
Return home
Go home with a clear understanding of the people, the work and how to stay involved.
Hands 4Life serves everyone, regardless of faith.
Four ways to be part of it
Everyone can help. Not everyone can go.
Every Hands 4Life team is sent by people at home as much as by the people who travel.
Support Project Costs
Local materials, outreach, training and project costs in Kenya.
Support Project CostsTrip cost
$2,800 + airfare per person.
Here is when each Hands 4Life trip payment is due.
When you sign up
A $300 non-refundable deposit reserves your place and counts toward the $2,800.
Once the team is full
Hands 4Life sends the estimated airfare and flight plan with about one to two weeks' notice before tickets are bought. Full airfare is due by the deadline given, so the team's tickets are bought together.
June 13, 2027
Your payments must total $1,400 (50%), including your deposit.
July 13, 2027
Final balance due, 60 days before departure.
Fundraising
You do not have to fund the trip alone.
Raise support from family, friends, churches and your community, and invite them to pray for and follow the trip. Hands 4Life provides fundraising resources, templates and ideas.
To get them, send us a message on the contact page and choose Mission trip. We will email you the fundraising resources.
Before you go
Know what you are saying yes to.
A Hands 4Life trip asks for flexibility. Plans change, days are long, and you will move between churches, homes, villages, schools and community sites. Expect cultural immersion and practical work. Team preparation meetings before departure cover safety, logistics, cultural expectations and your responsibilities.
Passport
Valid for at least six months beyond the trip, with at least two empty pages.
Kenya eTA
Kenya's electronic travel authorization is required before you travel. Apply early.
Apply on Kenya's official eTA websiteTravel health
See a physician or travel-health clinic several weeks ahead about vaccines, malaria prevention and your personal health.
Travel insurance
Hands 4Life provides trip insurance to all missionary team members.
STEP registration
Team members are registered with the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for safety updates and emergency help.
Apply
Tell us you want to go.
Complete the form and Hands 4Life will follow up to schedule an informational call and talk through next steps for the Sept 11 to 21, 2027 team.
FAQ
Questions about the Kenya mission trip
When is the next Hands 4Life mission trip to Kenya?
The next Hands 4Life mission trip to Kenya is September 11 to 21, 2027, in Homa Bay County. Team members work beside the Kenya team, serve in the community and take part in church and outreach.
How much does the Kenya mission trip cost?
The trip costs $2,800 per person plus airfare. A $300 non-refundable deposit reserves your place, payments must total $1,400 by June 13, 2027, and the final balance is due July 13, 2027.
Do I need mission trip experience?
No. You do not need previous mission trip experience to join the Hands 4Life team. Come ready to serve, learn, laugh and work hard. Team preparation meetings before departure cover safety, logistics and cultural expectations.
Can someone help pay for my trip?
Yes. Family, friends, churches and your community can give toward your trip costs, and Hands 4Life provides fundraising resources, templates and ideas. Donors can also fund scholarships for students and young leaders.