Trip Information

Servant Life partners with a local ministry in Nairobi, Kenya serving in the Kibera slums; taking a holistic approach that is committed to the spiritual and physical transformation of marginalized, underprivileged, and destitute communities living in the slums and rural areas. There are approximately 2.5 million slum dwellers in about 200 settlements in Nairobi representing 60% of the Nairobi population and occupying just 6% of the land. Kibera houses about 250,000 of these people. Kibera is the biggest slum in Africa and one of the biggest in the world. You will serve alongside our partners local staff and volunteers helping support the ministries’ daily goals.
 

What will my team be doing? 

Teams join our missionaries leading sessions of Evangelism and Discipleship Programs in schools, visiting families with Food baskets and sharing the gospel with them, ministering to Young Offenders at the Young Offenders Reception Center, speaking in Purity Clubs in High School, and organizing sports outreach sessions in the community. For those groups interested in serving on a medical mission trip we have opportunities to run medical clinics in our ministry center.

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What does a general weekly schedule look like?

• Friday. Depart from the U.S. in the evening.

• Saturday. Arrive in Nairobi and travel to the Ministry Center.

• Sunday. Worship with the local church. Afternoon: Cultural activities

• Monday - Friday. Ministry days with local ministries: Evangelism & Discipleship, Construction, Visitation & Encouragement Ministry Among Orphans & Widows (Note: all ministry materials are included in the cost of registration).

• Saturday. Depart from Nairobi in the early morning and arrive back in the U.S. on the same day.

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What does my cost include?​

• Kenyan visa. Each person will need a $50 visa to go through customs and enter the country, and this is included in the cost.

• Housing. Your team will stay at our ministry center with twin bunk beds and access to bathrooms and showers.

• Meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day at our ministry center (Note: You need to pay for your meals at the airport while traveling, etc.)

• Ministry Supplies. All materials for your week of ministry are included such as food baskets and shoes.

• T-Shirt. Every participant gets an awesome mission trip t-shirt.

• Pre-Trip Training Material. We provide training sessions, trip overview documents, assistance from our team of mission trip experts, and communication with in-country missionaries to make sure your group is fully prepared for your trip.

• Pre-, During, and Post-trip Devotionals. This 4-week printed missions journal will help every team member grow and encounter Christ.

• In-country transportation. From the moment you land at the airport until the moment you leave, we will take you everywhere during the week. You will not need to arrange your transportation, but teams should be prepared to do some walking as we navigate different villages and communities.
   

Airfare is not included in the trip cost, but will be taken care of by Servant Life's travel agent who gets humanitarian rates and often free baggage. You may book on your own if you prefer to do so, but we ask to approve the itinerary first.