A Mission Direct trip is a two-week, hands-on adventure where you join local partners who are already transforming their communities building schools, strengthening families, and creating better futures for children.
Across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, teams spend time on practical building projects and visiting partner-led programmes such as schools, feeding projects and rescue centres. Volunteers consistently tell us that those two weeks reshape how they see the world, their faith, and what really matters.
Mission Direct is a Christian charity and trips are shaped by prayer, reflection and shared community life, but volunteers and communities come from a variety of backgrounds. What unites every team is a desire to serve alongside local people with humility, respect and hope.
When travelling with Mission Direct be assured that all the little details are taken care of. Your trip contribution includes the following:
Return flights and in-country transfers
Travel insurance arranged by Mission Direct
Planned excursions and rest time
Comfortable, locally fitting accommodation
Travel to project sites and partner visits
Main meals and bottled drinking water
Once you are accepted on a trip, the journey starts well before you board a plane. You will initially receive a welcome pack with useful information. Our UK office team are available to help you every step of the way.
You will also be invited to three online orientation sessions where you can:
Every country and project is different, and your final itinerary will be shaped with local partners to reflect their priorities. Most Mission Is Possible trips follow a similar rhythm:
Mornings on site
Usually you will spend the morning on a building or renovation project – for example helping to construct classrooms, improve homes, or refurbish a clinic. Tasks are matched to your energy and abilities; you do not need construction experience to make a meaningful contribution.
Afternoons with community partners
After lunch, teams often visit partner projects such as schools, feeding programmes, street children outreach, rescue centres or home visits. These visits are a chance to listen, learn, encourage and see how long-term partnerships are creating change far beyond a two-week visit.
Evenings and rest days
Evenings are usually spent eating together, reflecting on the day and, where appropriate, sharing prayer and worship. Near the end of the trip there is planned rest and relaxation – for example a local excursion or cultural visit – giving space to unwind and process what you have experienced.
Throughout, experienced in-country staff and UK team leaders are on hand to guide you, keep you safe and help you engage well with local culture.
Coming home is often the start of a new chapter, not the end of the story. Mission Direct hosts a reunion day once all teams have returned, giving you space to reconnect with your group, reflect on what you experienced, and explore how to keep your new perspective alive in everyday life.
Many volunteers go on to:
