Come on a Trip
Several times a year, teams from around the world make their way to Kenya. Many say their experiences changed their lives forever.
At MCF, you’ll see God bringing hope to the hopeless firsthand…and it’s our prayer that you will discover that you—yes, you!—have a beautiful and important role in bringing hope to dark places.
Mission trips with Mully Children’s Family are intentional. When you come on a trip, you bring something to MCF no one else can. Because of this, we’ll make sure you get opportunities to serve in your God-given giftings.
What does a trip look like?
If you’ve done a mission trip in the past, your experience on an MCF mission team might be a little bit different. We don’t have a construction project generally, as we don’t want to take away from Kenyan locals who depend on MCF construction projects for their livelihood. So, instead of building structures, we’re building relationships.
You won’t just leave being changed. We believe that the lives of MCF beneficiaries will be changed, too, because you loved them well in the name of Jesus.
Information about our Trips
Team Size
6-20. We typically need six participants to take an organized group trip.
Locations We Will Visit
We usually spend the majority of our time in Ndalani, Kenya, where the main MCF location is, but we often visit other MCF sites throughout Kenya. We usually (but not always) end the trip with a safari, where we can debrief together as a group.
How can I join?
First, we invite you to participate in a 1-hour Zoom session that will cover general information about the opportunities listed below and specifics about upcoming trips. You can sign up below!
Who May Come on a Trip?
Churches, organizations, families, and individuals frequently attend trips. Churches and organizations frequently have groups that go on trips together. However, you do not have to be a part of a group from a church or organization to join us. Whether you are an individual or a family interested in coming on a trip, there is a place for you!
Regardless of whether you are a church, organization, family, or individual, no prior contact or involvement with MCF is required or expected. “Cold outreach” is welcome, and we look forward to getting to know you!
Trip Length
10-14 days.
Preparation
We will have several months of preparation before departing to develop friendships amongst the team, learn about what we will experience in Kenya, and discover how we can best serve together. This time of soul-nourishment prepares our hearts for our time with MCF.
Who Will be on my Team?
You may be paired with other travelers if your group size is 10 or less. Ample opportunities to build friendships with everyone on your team will be provided before departing!
Trip Process
6 - 8 Months Out
6 - 8 Months Out
- Apply for a passport if you do not have one. We recommend expediting it.
- Check your passport expiration date. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your expected return to the United States from Kenya. If yours expires before that date, be sure to renew it. Again, we recommend expediting it.
4 Months Out
4 Months Out
- Because airfares are cheapest 90-120 days out, we highly recommend committing to a trip by this time.
- Sign up for a Zoom meeting for the trip you are attending (sign up by clicking on the links below).
3 Months Out
3 Months Out
- Attend the Zoom informational meeting.
- Complete the Trip Application, which will be provided to you after the Zoom informational meeting.
- Submit the Trip Application to the email provided.
- Pay the deposit and airfare using the form on the Mission Trip Payment page.
1-2 Months Out
1-2 Months Out
- Through in-person meetings, you’ll have the opportunity to friendships amongst the team, learn about what we will experience in Kenya, and discover how we can best serve together. This time of soul-nourishment prepares our hearts for our time with MCF.
1 Month Out
1 Month Out
- Pay the remaining balance of the trip costs at mcfus.org/mission-trip-payment.
- Identify other supplies as needed (materials to do crafts with the children, donations to put in your suitcases, etc.).
Start the Trip!
Start the Trip!
- Ready, set, go!
Upcoming Trips
If you have a team interested in specific dates other than those listed, please feel free to reach out at [email protected].
September 2023 Trip
Focus: General
Dates: September 6-16
Itinerary: View Here
Estimated Cost: $1,700+ international airfare from your home city to Nairobi, Kenya
Zoom Informational Meetings
- June 13 - 7:30 pm EDT
July 2024 Trip
Focus: General
Dates: TBD
Itinerary: TBD
Estimated Cost: $1,700 + international airfare from your home city to Nairobi, Kenya
Zoom Informational Meetings
Zoom Sign-up Form
If you have a team interested in specific dates other than those listed, please feel free to reach out at [email protected].