Faith-based missions
Mission trips
Short-term teams that serve alongside local churches, on their terms.
Illustrative photo: Rohan Reddy / Unsplash
Objective for the 2026 funding round
Host small, well-prepared teams who serve alongside local churches on projects the church has asked for.
Who it reaches: Local churches and the projects they lead.
Target$29,704
Funding for this cause closes in
From $100: local hosting costs for one visiting volunteer.
The need
Well-run mission trips build lasting relationships between churches in Africa and abroad. Poorly run ones cost a lot and help little. We fund the local side properly and send skilled teams only where invited.
Why give to this cause
- Trips are planned with host churches, so they meet real needs.
- All volunteers complete safeguarding training before travelling.
- We ask host churches to rate each visit, and report the results.
What your gift does
- $100local hosting costs for one visiting volunteer
- $500materials for a team's building project
- $2,500a local church's costs to host and lead a two-week team
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Project materialsBuilding materials and supplies for the host project.45%$225 of $500
- Host church supportCovering the host church's costs of receiving teams.25%$125 of $500
- Team preparationCultural and safeguarding training before travel.12%$60 of $500
- LogisticsIn-country transport and coordination.10%$50 of $500
- Monitoring and reportingFollow-up with the host church after each visit.8%$40 of $500
How we do it
- 1
Trips happen only when a local church invites a team for a specific need.
- 2
Volunteers are screened, trained and follow a child-safeguarding policy.
- 3
Skilled teams (medical, building, teaching) are prioritised.
- 4
Local churches evaluate each visit.
The impact your gift will have
- Visiting teams support local churches' own priorities.
- Projects are finished by local teams after the visit, so the work lasts.
- Lasting partnerships form between churches.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Teams hosted | 4 |
| Volunteers completing safeguarding training | 100% |
| Host church satisfaction | 4.5 / 5 |
| Projects finished by local teams after the visit | 100% |
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Choose an amount
- $100local hosting costs for one visiting volunteer
- $500materials for a team's building project
- $2,500a local church's costs to host and lead a two-week team
Gifts start at $50. Choose your own amount on the next page.
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DonateQuestions donors ask
Does my gift go to the cause I choose?
Yes. A gift to a named cause is recorded against that cause and spent on that programme. If a cause becomes fully funded, we use extra gifts for the next round of the same programme, and tell you in the report.
How will I know what my gift did?
You get an email receipt straight away, and a field report on your cause every quarter, with what was delivered, where, and the results measured against the targets listed on each cause page.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
In the United States, yes: GiveToAfrica is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 27-3982730) and your email receipt is valid for your tax return. In other countries, deductibility depends on local rules.
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