Are you ready for an adventure?
Zimbabwe offers a powerful two-weeks or four-weeks mission experience where you’ll serve in a country with deep needs and incredible resilience, stepping into the lives of orphans and children who have faced immense hardship. This trip focuses on sharing the love of Jesus through fun, camp-style ministry that brings both joy and hope, while also investing in and training young local leaders who will continue that impact in their own communities. As you work alongside Zimbabwean believers and witness both the challenges of poverty and the strength of faith, you’ll build meaningful relationships and gain a deeper understanding of global ministry. Open to students and young adults with a heart to serve, this experience is ideal for those who want to grow spiritually, be stretched personally, and make a lasting impact that continues long after the trip ends.
Explore new culture
Build lasting friendships
Push yourself to find new limits
Bring the Gospel to the lost
Make an impact on children in need
Be the joy and light of Christ
Start living a life of significance
Step 1.
Apply Today
Step 2.
Planning and Training
Step 3.
Get on a Plane
August 1-16, 2026
TRIP DATE:
2 Weeks
August 1-23, 2026
3 Weeks
June 20, 2026
APPLY BY:
7
SPACES OPEN:
$1930*
PRICE:
2 Weeks
$2650*
4 Weeks
* This includes food, housing, transportation, medical insurance, t-shirt, and ministry supplies. It does NOT include flights.
PREREQUISITES
At least 16 years old (15 if traveling with an older sibling)
Genuinely saved
In agreement with the Global Encounters statement of faith
Previous ministry experience with kids and teens is helpful, but not required.
In reasonably good health and able to maintain a busy schedule.
Zimbabwe is home to many orphans. You’ll have the opportunity to serve children who have faced immense hardships, showing them the love of Jesus through a camp-style ministry that brings both fun and hope.
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON ORPHANS AND KIDS IN NEED:
You’ll not only work directly with the kids but also help train young adults who have graduated from kids’ programs and have a heart for children's ministry. These young leaders will work alongside you and then take what they’ve learned to other villages, multiplying your impact across the country.
EMPOWER FUTURE LEADERS:
Zimbabwe offers a unique, eye-opening experience where you’ll see the challenges that come with poverty and the AIDS epidemic, but also work alongside strong Zimbabwean Christians who have incredible stories of resilience and faith. This trip will stretch you personally and spiritually, giving you a deeper understanding of international ministry.
EXPERIENCE REAL CULTURAL IMMERSION:
Serving in a country with such deep needs will help you grow in your relationship with God, as you’ll be challenged to pour out love and live out your faith in a tangible way. The relationships you build and the seeds you plant will stay with you long after you leave.
GROW IN FAITH AND SERVICE:
Take your pick of serving in Zimbabwe for two or three weeks. If you can commit to the full time, you’ll not only experience more ministry but also spend less per week!
SCHEDULE OPTIONS:
TEAM LEADERS
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Liz
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Seth