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Sometimes you don’t realize the breakthrough you need is to give more of yourself. Say yes to a new world of beauty and impact, where you see lives transformed, and your life will also be transformed. In this world, we are reminded that good does exist and that hope is everywhere. Even in the midst of the hard, you find joy, progress, and community. Going on a trip will no doubt transform your life. We hear from folks all the time that this is one of the best investments they’ve made. You will invest in yourself, you will invest in others, and begin to see the change in yourself, those in your circle and in communities around the world.
3 Common Questions
Maybe you have questions about our trips and we totally get that. Below are three of the most common questions we receive.
How much do trips cost? What does the cost cover? Trip cost varies depending on location, airfare, time of year, schedule, and activities. We try to keep our impact trips to our Caribbean countries (Belize and the Dominican Republic) within the $1,800-$2,500 range, while trips to Peru and our African countries (Malawi, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe) may range closer to $3,000-$4,000.
Your trip fees will include everything on your trip outside of personal expenses, such as souvenirs or extra drinks. The covered items include but are not limited to flights, lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, medical evacuation insurance, extra activities and excursions, and administration fees.
How long are your trips? Trip length varies depending on the country visited and the type of trip. For example, an average trip to the Dominican Republic takes 4-5 days, while a trip to Uganda might take closer to 7-10 days due to the length of travel and extra activities. We will work with you to ensure the best experience possible within the time we have available together!
What are the sleeping accommodations on your trips? Lodging varies depending on your location and can include a combination of our local team’s guesthouses and hotels. For the guesthouses, you can expect the following: safe, gated properties, your own bed, running water, restrooms with showers, limited electricity, filtered water for drinking, and delicious food served! Our team vets all hotel lodging to ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience!
Don’t just take our word for it!
Hear from real people who have taken a trip with Help One Now.
Cesar Soto, Peru
“The impact on my life was so deep. It was amazing to see how people were living in the community and to see how empowerment changed their lives for generations. We went to Kairos School and saw kids with so much dignity and pride in their school. We learned how crucial access to education was to the community.
If you go on a Help One Now trip, it will totally flip the way that you think about mission trips. It’s not us coming to those countries to bring the truth and prosperity, but it’s just coming alongside the people who are already doing the work there. The Malpartida family has been working in that community for so long, and now we get to join them in that. We get to see the transformation that is taking place. It’s amazing; I can’t wait to go again.”
Stephanie Keller, Dominican Republic
“Help One Now and TEARS (the partner ministry in the DR) are doing amazing things to combat extreme poverty from so many different angles. The clean water is literally saving lives. The education, students seeing their worth and value. Families being empowered to start small businesses to help support their families. I could go on and on about the “things” that are happening and the miracles I saw. But the biggest thing on my heart and mind… The people. They are amazing and the true heartbeat of this place. Their faith was incomprehensible to me, at times. Their joy was palpable. The gratitude was ever-present. Their peace was the kind I pray for. They were truly life-changing. Story after story left me in awe of both God and how he brought in light into dark places and how he used so many crazy stories to bring people to him, for his glory.”
Danielle Parker, Ethiopia/Malawi
“After traveling with Help One Now, I am in awe of getting to see firsthand the deep relationships that HON has built with the leaders and people in the community. The way they support and walk alongside the community and stay true to the culture is unlike anything I’ve experienced.
I would recommend traveling with Help One Now to people who are looking for a way to take their eyes off themselves and have their eyes opened to the needs of others and experience a new worldview and culture. You will truly come back motivated and with the drive to change the way you do life.
One of the best parts of my trip with Help One Now was getting to visit the small businesses. Getting to experience their genuine excitement to show what they have done was very impactful. Their drive, motivation, and flexibility to adjust, change, and grow to be successful were eye-opening.”
We are planning to take more trips this year than we have in a long time, and we want you to be there – let’s go visit our partners and friends together this year!