Mission Trips

Allow The Children has not resumed group mission trips yet

A mission trip can:

  • Give you an opportunity to meet your sponsored child!

  • Visit the mission field and see what the Lord is doing - and be a part of it.

  • Do something that will count for eternity.

Join us on a mission trip!

Step 1 - Contact us for more information about upcoming trips for individuals or to arrange dates and a project for your group.

Step 2 - Download the application forms, complete and submit to us. 

Step 3 - After your application is accepted, we will set up an account in your name and you may seek contributions to help cover the costs. We will help with suggestions and a letter template for you to use when writing your letter.

Step 4 - Get a passport!  

Download the application from the internet. If you already have a passport, check to be certain that the expiration date is at least 6 months beyond the expected date of return from the mission trip.

Step 5 - We will send you information about immunizations, travel medical insurance, what to pack, and additional details.

Contact Sue Cook concerning any questions you may have: sue@allowthechildren.org 

Frequently Asked Questions

About Mission Trips

What is included in the quote for the trip cost?

  • The estimated cost quote includes air fare and everything related to the trip within the country such as ground travel, sleeping accommodations, meals, and project costs. It does not include: passport, immunizations, travel medical insurance (required), ground transportation to/from a US airport, food in airports or during air travel, excess baggage fees, laundry, personal health or hygiene items. The trip cost quoted is an estimate. If there is some unexpected event (for example, a delayed return flight), there could be additional costs involved.

How can I get a passport?

  • Go HERE to the U.S. State Department website to apply. If you have any questions, we can help you.

What immunizations do I need?

  • We will send you a list of recommended immunizations and/or you can consult your own doctor.

Do I need travel medical insurance?

  • Yes. Very few health insurance policies cover international travel unless you have a special rider attached. We will give you contact information for companies we recommend. You will need to call and make the arrangement and payment. This is not included in the quote for the trip. Our board requires every trip participant to have travel medical insurance.

What happens if I raise funds for a trip, but change my mind or some situation prevents me from going?

  • Funds that have been received and tax receipted cannot be returned. The balance that has not been spent (for example, for an air ticket) can be kept for a future trip, applied to benefit one of the other participants or donated for the project. If this happens, we will decide something with you individually.

What should I pack?

  • We will send you a list of things we suggest to bring. Each person can (usually) pack one piece of luggage, under 50 lbs, and a smaller bag for carry-on.

What is the project for the mission trip?

  • Each trip is different according to the gifts and interests of those who participate. Some trips are planned around a specific project (example: construction). Some trips might have part of the group working on construction and another part doing children’s ministry activities. If you have a group who wants to do a specific project Contact us!

What are typical or needed projects?

  • Supplies: Most teams carry and distribute needed supplies such as donated clothing, vitamins, and school supplies.

  • Speaking: Preaching in churches, training pastors, Bible conferences for women, Bible lessons for children.

  • Skills: Use or teach a special skill that you have to bless the people: hair cutting, computer skills, crafts that can be sold, health/hygiene issues, others?

  • Music: Minister in the churches with singing, instruments, or music for the children.

  • Work projects: Concrete construction, bricklaying, painting, digging, cleaning, planting trees.

  • Children’s ministry: Bible lessons, crafts, fill and distribute Christmas bags, new photos and progress reports for the sponsorship program.

Can our church (school, college group) form our own group and make a trip?

  • If you can recruit enough people, yes! The number of participants needed depends on the country and the project.

Will there be another trip to Guatemala (Nepal, or another country)  this year, other than those listed?

  • There might be. We will list trips on the website when they become definite, but one could be in planning that is not yet listed. Contact us!

Is it too late to join a trip that is departing very soon?

  • Many times we can add another person if a seat on the flight is available. Contact us!