We don't do mission trips...
...but we'd love to have you over for dinner.
Join a MITS Meza
'Meza' is the Swahili word for 'table'...and at MITS, we have a heart to serve differently - to bring supporters, staff, students, the privileged, and the "least of these" around the same table to do life together.
A trip to MITS will hopefully look different than a typical mission trip. You will serve alongside our team, sharing your gifts, but you will also be served - because, at the end of the day, we all have something to bring to the table. |
Go...See...Do
Your time in Kenya will include activities that allow you to go, do, and see what MITS is all about and how your presence is a vital part of accomplishing our mission to love and serve teenagers on the streets.
Go. Buying a plane ticket, traveling across continents and time zones, and stepping into a culture different from your own is a big step - one that many people don't have the opportunity to take. Going to Kenya and joining our team allows you to be the hands and feet on the front lines. See. A wise person once said, "What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over." We believe that step one in meeting a need is knowing it exists...and being moved to action. We want you to be exposed to and see the reality of street life. But we also want you to be exposed to the beauty of Kenya, its people, and its culture. So part of your "seeing" on your trip will be going on safari! Do. Beyond just going and seeing, you will also participate! You will join in alongside our team, doing what we do - leading in chapel, prepping in the kitchen, going on base walks, spending time encouraging the students. You will get to experience each area of the MITS ministry! |
Trip Dates for 2024
Interested in bringing a group or joining a trip?
Submit an interest form for a trip below, and one of our team members will be in touch with more information! Below are dates in-Kenya, they do not include travel days. |
June 1-9, 2024
Arrive Saturday, Depart Sunday |
June 22-30, 2024
Arrive Saturday, Depart Sunday |
July 6-17, 2024
Arrive Saturday, Depart Wednesday |
Interested in coming but these dates don't work for you? Reach out to our team to inquire about alternate dates.
Trip FAQ's
How much will my trip cost?
Total cost: $3500 (approx. depending on airfare and safari availability)
Includes: Airfare, ground transportation, lodging and all meals at MITS, staff support, training materials, travel insurance, background check, safari.
Not included: Passport fees, Kenya tourist visa, immunizations, travel meals, and souvenirs
Includes: Airfare, ground transportation, lodging and all meals at MITS, staff support, training materials, travel insurance, background check, safari.
Not included: Passport fees, Kenya tourist visa, immunizations, travel meals, and souvenirs
DO i need a visa to get into kenya?
Visas are required for Kenya and must be purchased prior to arrival in Kenya. A single entry eVisa can be purchased for $51.00. Contact your team leader for additional information. This is not included in the cost of your trip.
DO I NEED IMMUNIZATIONS?
We do not currently require immunizations for travelers from the United States into Kenya, however, the CDC does recommend a handful of vaccines. Check Center for Disease Control website (www.cdc.gov) for most up to date suggested vaccinations.
For the sake of example, a typical visitor to MITS gets vaccinated for COVID-19, typhoid, yellow fever, Hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus and meningitis. He or she will also take malaria meds during their stay. Typhoid medication is also available in a pill form.
For the sake of example, a typical visitor to MITS gets vaccinated for COVID-19, typhoid, yellow fever, Hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus and meningitis. He or she will also take malaria meds during their stay. Typhoid medication is also available in a pill form.
where will i stay?
Visitors stay in one of our Guest Houses on our property in Kamulu. The bedrooms are dorm style with shared bathrooms and running water; a community living room and kitchen.
what should i pack?
Less than you might think! Here is a recommended packing list. You do not need to pack everything you can think of - most things can be purchased nowadays in Nairobi, sometimes cheaper than in the states.
Please do not pack additional things to be left behind or gifts to give out. See our Visitor Code of Conduct for more info about that.
Please do not pack additional things to be left behind or gifts to give out. See our Visitor Code of Conduct for more info about that.
Will I be safe?
Your safety and the safety of our staff and students is a high priority to MITS and we frequently reassess our security measures and make necessary changes and updates. View our Safety Protocols here.
if i have to cancel my trip, can i get a refund?
View our Refund Policy here.
what DO I OR MY GROUP NEED TO do to PREPARE?
Once you or your group has been confirmed on a trip, a member of our MITS staff will be in contact with your Trip Leader to provide training materials and discussions for your group. We have videos and materials for you to go through to best prepare you before you arrive in Kenya and at MITS.