The purpose of this trip is to minister the love and grace of Jesus to the people of Rwanda through encouragement, support, and action. You will have opportunities to see the beautiful countryside, immerse yourself in the culture, and build lasting relationships with the people we serve. No matter your interests, skills, or giftings, we will find a place for you to connect, serve, and make an impact. Interestingly, most people go to make an impact but leave having been impacted. We have heard over and over that people's lives have been forever changed on these trips. We invite you to come and see what God will do in you, through you, and around you. 

The exact dates of this trip are TBD. We will book flights in Nov/Dec of 2025. Departure depends on flight availability. Trip dates will be between June 8 to June 30. We will stay in country for approximately 10 days and will also need travel days.

Projects are typically designed to some extent around giftings, talents, and skills of the individuals on the trips. Below are some of the projects we have done in the past:

- Ministry conferences, workshops, and events with the emphasis being evangelism, spiritual warfare, and empowerment.

- Home visits allow you to see the countryside and visit with, love on, and minister to our foster families who live in more rural areas. 

- Children's summer camps are a great way to engage with, teach, minister to, and play with our children at the center.

- Teaching a class. Have a skill, passion, or talent and want to share it with others? Whether it is cooking, music, art, a craft, woodworking, or anything you are gifted to teach, this is a great way to expose our families to new ideas. 

- Sewing Graduation. Usually on the summer trip, we host a large graduation for all of our sewing students throughout the year. 

- Genocide Memorial trip to share the history of Rwanda that has had such a profound impact on our families.

- Safari. We take all first time guests to Akagera National Park towards the end of the trip to see all the animals on the safari including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, baboons, and more in their natural habit. 

- Attend local church services

-Shopping in local markets

- Getting fitted for personally tailored clothing by our advanced sewing students

- Passport

- Malaria prevention medication (if desired - not required)

-Traveler's Insurance

- A list of recommended items for the trip will be provided

Our first day will consist of:

- getting settled

- exchanging money

- visiting the Genocide Memorial 

- visiting IWSI's center for a tour and an introduction to the culture of Rwanda and the programs of I Will Stand International

As mentioned in the trip description, you will have the opportunity to engage with the community in a variety of ways from visiting our preschool, sewing school, foster families, and sponsored and unsponsored children. Activities will be tailored to the giftings and interests of the ones on the trip and will be more specifically determined closer to departure with the input of the team. 

On one of our last days in Rwanda, we will embark on an unforgettable adventure through one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes—Akagera National Park. Nestled in the eastern savannahs of Rwanda, Akagera is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers.

Join us for a guided safari experience where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.

We will stop midday in the park for a picnic. Bring your camera and get ready for a beautiful display of God's creation.