An Adventure Awaits You In Swaziland! A tragic truth lurks among the stark beauty of the African hills.  The beauty of Swaziland, a tiny nation tucked in between South Africa and Mozambique, surprises most people. While the incredibly breath-taking geographical features may remain a well-kept secret, Swaziland has one tragic secret it cannot hide: AIDS.  No country has been more ravaged by this deadly disease. With the highest rate of AIDS infection in the world, AIDS has affected almost every family in Swaziland.  Poverty is rampant. Families infected with HIV have...

 An Adventure Awaits You in Thailand! Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery.   As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, conflicts in neighboring Burma send hundreds of thousands refugees into Northern Thailand.   Buddhism teaches the Thai people that their futures are predetermined by karma. The people of Thailand often feel at fault for their nation being in turmoil, filled with natural distasters, poverty, trafficking...

An Adventure Awaits You In Kenya! Rolling grasslands and wildlife safaris offer the best side of Kenya, but they also hide the side of Kenya that no one wants to imagine.   Beautiful Massai tribes and breath-taking big game demand exploration. With a population of nearly 32 million people, Kenya is wrapped in a history of culture deeply enveloped in tradition and honor.   Yet poverty and corruption plague the people of Kenya. Kenyans have always struggled for independence with constant attacks and turmoil. Civil unrest following the 2007 elections tore the country apart,...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill!   An Adventure Awaits You In Ireland!   Do you have a love for winding roads, green pastures, and ancient castles? Do you want to share the hope you have as a Christian?  Ireland’s children need a safe place to hang out.  Ireland is a beautiful country made of warm and friendly people who are looking for their identity in a new era of peace. Irish children and youth have similar lives to Americans. They struggle with suicide, divorced parents, alcohol and...

An Adventure Awaits You In Ecuador! From tropical coastline to high, snowy mountains, Ecuador appears to have it all. But poverty is hiding in its very capital. Although prosperous on the whole, certain regions of Ecuador continue to struggle. Impoverished people live with 12-15 people in a 2 bedroom home and fight to provide for their families. In the face of hardship and hunger, religion is dead to the people of Ecuador, and very few have a personal and real relationship with Jesus Christ.  The people of Ecuador need hope. Your team may partner with the Salvation Army to...

An Adventure Awaits You In Nicaragua! While Nicaragua is known as the "land of lakes and volcanos," the people of this contuntry are even more beautiful than it's scenery. Nicaragua’s rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores. It has thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills. Yet the country’s beautiful landscape masks a harsh reality: Nicaragua is the poorest nation in Central America. Almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population lives beneath the poverty line. One in...