Turkana, Kenya General Team

In the northern deserts of Kenya live the Turkana… a tribal people that have lived the same way for thousands of years. These simple nomadic people live off their animals, sleeping on sand in huts made of palm branches. Over the years many have chosen to move to the area known as Lodwar, a small dusty African town that now has permanent tribal residents living in the surrounding area. Due to the lure of this small town and the possibility of work, thousands have come… and with it the grip of poverty that has laid claim to so many. Food insecurity and poor housing conditions have increased; families suffer… especially the children.  Missions of Hope has built schools in the region that care for thousands of children daily. These schools provide education, two meals a day, and a message of Hope that comes from knowing Christ. Please join us for an incredibly unique experience as you serve with the local church and care for these people with much-needed food, build homes for the poorest of families, and meet the child you sponsor in one of our partnering schools in the area. Your trip to Kenya will end with an amazing two-day safari seeing the animals of the Serengeti/Masai Mara plains.

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This is a Level 4 Trip:
Physically vigorous
Mostly unpaved, very uneven/hilly terrain and lots of walking with some heavy lifting
Rarely comfortable climate - sometimes hot or cold, probably no A/C.
Most of the following conditions: uncertainty, odd schedules, emotional stress, long or difficult travel days, culture shock, language barrier, jet lag, changing or rough accommodations, or simple meals.