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Serve

Serve

We believe in serving, not saving.
You will serve with a team at various churches and organisations.

Explore

Explore

See a country through a local’s perspective as you live and travel like one.

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Connect

Build friendships as you live and travel in a team.

Experience

Experience

Witness the love of Jesus in and for the nations.

Short Term Expeditions

Bali

Matric Expedition
Makhathini, Kwazulu-Natal


Trip Dates
2nd – 14th December 2024

Team
5 spaces left

Applications Close:
25th November 2024

cost
Trip cost – R5,800

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What to Expect

Matric Expedition

TRIP COST INCLUDES:
  • Overland travel
  • Food
  • Lodging
  • Ministry expenses
  • All planned activities
TRIP COST EXCLUDES:
  • Travel to and from start point
  • Travel Insurance
  • Entry into any unplanned sights
  • Spending money

Matric Expedition

What to Expect

  • Trip only for 2024 matriculants
  • Serve cross-culturally in a local South African context
  • Explore beautiful places like Kosi Bay Mouth
  • Go on adventures like hiking, swimming and snorkeling
  • Develop and deepen friendships with like-minded individuals
  • Discipleship and growing in your relationship with God

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India

Inspire India

Use your skills and resources to meet real and current needs in South East Asia. You can look forward to assisting locals as they transform their community.


Trip Dates
4th – 19th December 2024

Applications Closed

cost
Trip cost – R8,300 (excluding flights)

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What to Expect

Inspire India

TRIP COST INCLUDES:
  • Overland travel (6 hours with a 4-wheel drive vehicle)
  • Food
  • Lodging
  • Ministry expenses
  • All planned activities, including entrance fees to some ancient church ruins
TRIP COST EXCLUDES:
  • Flights and flight administration*
    *Flights will be handled by our in-house travel agency. The estimated cost for flights is R12,000 – R16,000.
  • Travel to and from Johannesburg
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Communications (sim card + internet connection)
  • Entry into any unplanned sights
  • Spending money

Inspire India

What to Expect

  • All nationalities are welcome
  • This trip is limited to 8 team members

You will serve according to your personal skillset and gifts.
Serving opportunities include:

  • Education: Interact with youth (16-18) and model good moral values through discipleship.
  • Teaching basic computer skills: e.g. Creating a PowerPoint presentation.
  • Working the land: Planting trees, and vegetable gardens.
  • Community development: Teaching them to make compost, bio-gas, etc.
  • Health care: We need Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists to teach skills and help in the village.
Are you tired of feeling like a square peg in a round hole? On this journey, we are trusting to fit round pegs in round holes by matching your skills and resources with real and current needs.

Maldives

The Significant Expedition

On this transformative journey you will see new countries and experience different cultures. You’ll actively participate in a variety of ministries, putting your faith into action.


Trip Dates
9th January – 14th May 2025

Team
15 Spaces available
Only for 55yrs and over

Applications Close:
22nd November 2024

cost
Trip Cost – R89,000

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What to Expect

The Significant Expedition

Trip Cost

R89,000

TRIP COST INCLUDES:
  • Food
  • Travel (including flights)
  • Accommodation
  • Ministry expenses
  • All planned activities
TRIP COST EXCLUDES:
  • Travel to and from Johannesburg
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Communications (sim card + internet connection)
  • Entry into any unplanned sights
  • Spending money

The Significant Expedition

What to Expect

  • This trip is for anyone 55 years and older
  • All nationalities are welcome
  • Individuals or Married couples are welcome

Share your faith. Embrace adventure. Serve with purpose

  • From construction work to childcare, you’ll directly impact communities in need.
  • Serve meals to the underprivileged or bring comfort to the sick, experiencing the power of selfless service.
  • Engage in prayer walks, worship sessions, and gospel sharing, deepening your connection to God and others.
  • Witness the transformative power of faith across cultures.

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Maldives

Croatia Summer Camps

Join us as we visit and serve Global Challenge’s longest standing ministry partner in Split, Croatia by volunteering at their Summer Camps.


Trip Dates
14th June – 8th July 2024

Applications Closed

cost
Trip Cost – R7,500 (excluding flights)

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What to Expect

Croatia Summer Camps

Trip Cost

R7,500 (Excluding Flights)

TRIP COST INCLUDES:
  • Food
  • Travel (excluding flights)
  • Accommodation
  • Ministry expenses
  • All planned activities
TRIP COST EXCLUDES:
  • Flights and flight administration*
    *Flights will be handled by our in-house travel agency. The estimated cost for flights is R20,000.
  • Schengen Visa. Estimated cost of R3,200
  • Travel to and from Johannesburg
  • Travel Insurance
  • Communications (sim card + internet connection)
  • Entry into any unplanned sights
  • Spending money

Croatia Summer Camps

What to Expect

  • All nationalities and ages are welcome
  • Individuals or Married couples are welcome
  • Volunteer at summer camps
  • Serve the local church in Split
  • Explore the beautiful scenery of Split
  • Experience God in another culture