Join us on a HOPE Trip!

"It was powerful to see how HOPE International serves as a bridge to those in need through microfinance. It allows individuals to build a foundation in faith while bettering themselves, their families, and their communities."Tuan Pham, 2020 HOPE Trip participant

To learn more about opportunities to experience the work of HOPE and meet the women and men served across the global network, select an option below.

Understanding HOPE's work

Discover how HOPE and our partners around the world use microfinance and savings groups to help individuals flourish.

Traveling as a family

Experience HOPE’s work as a family and witness how HOPE and our partners are investing in dreams.

Have more questions?

HOPE Trips FAQs

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccination to go on a HOPE Trip?

Not all countries require a COVID-19 vaccination for entry. The trips team will also communicate country-specific entry and exit requirements once you have registered for your trip.

Can children attend HOPE Trips?

Children 7 years and older are welcome to attend trips to the D.R., while children 12 years and older are welcome to attend trips to other locations.

Families should note that visits to the field include time spent standing and walking over rough terrain and often in hot and humid temperatures.

How much money should I bring?

You will not need to cover any expenses during your HOPE Trip. However, if you would like to bring money for souvenirs or purchasing something small from the men and women we serve, we suggest $25-$50. HOPE staff will help you exchange your money at the best rate.

What do I need to bring?

We suggest that you bring bug repellent, sunscreen, a lightweight rain jacket, a camera, and a Bible. A trip journal will be provided.

If possible, we also suggest packing only a carry-on for ease of travel.

Can I extend my trip for personal travel?

Yes, you are welcome to extend your time in-country either before or after the HOPE Trip.

Although HOPE cannot make accommodations or arrange activities outside of the HOPE Trip, we can provide a list of recommended sightseeing activities, hotel options, or transportation vendors.

What should I wear?

For all HOPE Trips, we suggest modest, business casual dress. When meeting with the men and women we serve, shirts with sleeves, capris, or skirts and dresses reaching below the knee are best for women, while nicer slacks and polo or dress shirts are preferred for men. However, during downtime or on days not spent with the families we serve or staff members, you are welcome to wear jeans and shorts as well. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are ideal for walking and standing during the trip.

Do I need a passport or tourist visa?

All countries of travel require a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you will return to the United States. To apply for or renew your passport, please visit travel.state.gov, or for urgent requests with additional fees, traveldocs.com.

Visas required to enter a country will vary depending on the trip destination. Please consult Travel Document Systems at traveldocs.com for more information. The Experience HOPE Trips coordinator will also communicate specific details to you once you have registered for your trip.

Do I need any vaccinations for my trip?

Vaccinations required for entry vary depending on the trip destination. Please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) for more information about required and recommended vaccinations. We also suggest you consult a family doctor or travel clinic before getting any vaccinations.

The trips team will also communicate country-specific entry and exit requirements once you have registered for your trip.

Do I need to arrange pickup from the airport, transportation, or lodging?

HOPE will arrange all in-country logistics, including picking you up and dropping you off at the airport and hotel reservations during your HOPE Trip.

You will receive specific details about your trip during the orientation call scheduled prior to your trip.

How do I book my flights?

Shortly after you register, you will receive information about what dates and times you should arrive and depart in the country you are visiting. With this information, you can book your own flights or work with a travel agent.

If you would like assistance booking your flights, HOPE recommends SafeHarbors Travel Solutions, a ministry travel agency that HOPE uses to book staff travel. If you would like to work with an agent, please call 410.779.0304 or email travel@safeharbors.com.

Once your flights have been booked, please send your itinerary to HOPE in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off at the airport.

Please consult your tax attorney to determine if your flights are tax-deductible.

What does my trip fee cover?

Your HOPE Trip fee will cover the costs of all in-country accommodations, including transportation, lodging, meals, translation, and a program donation. Your fee does not cover the cost of your airfare or any required travel documents and vaccinations.

You will receive a tax receipt for all expenses paid to HOPE, and payments are non-refundable.

*HOPE reserves the right to cancel this trip. In the event that you or HOPE cancels a trip, payments can go toward the cost of a future trip within the next 24 months, but payments cannot be refunded.

How do I pay for my trip?

Your HOPE Trip fee is tax-deductible, and you can pay your fee by mailing check or cash, along with your trip statement, to HOPE’s central office using the address below.

227 Granite Run Drive

Ste 250

Lancaster, PA 17601

You will receive a tax receipt for all expenses paid to HOPE, and payments are non-refundable.

*HOPE reserves the right to cancel this trip. In the event that you or HOPE cancels a trip, payments go toward the cost of a future trip within the next 24 months, but payments cannot be refunded.

What will I do on a HOPE Trip?

Trips to the field are an opportunity for you to see firsthand the impact of Christ-centered economic development around the world. Unlike traditional missions or work trips, HOPE Trips allow you to visit clients, observe repayment meetings, see entrepreneurs’ businesses, and meet the staff who serve them. We hope that seeing this transformational work in action will nurture your relationship with HOPE, inspiring ideas on how to partner together in deeper and more meaningful ways.