Mission Trips

We have had mission trip participants ranging in age from 6 to 75. However, we do require participants to be at least 16 years old in order to travel without a parent. Anyone younger than that must travel with a parent or a legal adult.

Sozo Children does evangelize in the surrounding community. However, we utilize our teams in a support role to our Ugandan brothers and sister as they lead our evangelism efforts. Due to the language and cultural barrier in the communities we serve, we believe teams are better used in this capacity to support our long-term efforts. We strongly desire and pray that each child and family we serve will come to know Jesus as his or her personal Savior and begin a relationship with Him. As such, we are very strategic in walking alongside these new believers in our community. Please respect this method of evangelism as we together watch the lives of our community transformed.

It is highly recommended that prior to registering, you either already have or are in the process of getting your passport. It usually takes between 4-6 weeks to receive your passport, but for an additional cost it can be expedited. Visit passports.state.gov for more information. We cannot book your flight until we have a copy of your passport and Yellow Fever card.

Yes! Uganda will only allow you into the country with proof of a Yellow Fever vaccination. When you get vaccinated for yellow fever, your doctor will fill out a yellow International Certificate of Vaccination. You will most commonly hear us refer to this as your “Yellow Fever card”. Yellow fever vaccinations can often be in short supply so please be sure to get this vaccination as soon as possible. You can find a clinic near you Here

Please refer to The CDC for the most current and up-to-date information regarding recommended and required vaccinations. Additionally, consult with your primary physician. We recommend being up to date on all routine vaccinations prior to travel.

Absolutely! All team members are required to take malaria prophylaxis during their time in Uganda. We recommend Malarone or Doxycycline, however, please consult with your physician for his or her recommendation.

Yes! We highly encourage you to fundraise for your trip with Sozo. You will receive a social fundraising page once you register. You can use this to share with your friends and family. We have also provided a great fundraising guide for you that you will receive upon registration.

There are two payment deadlines for your trip. Your first payment due is around $2500-$2800 depending on the trip and will be due two weeks following the registration deadline. We cannot book your flight until we have received the first payment. The remaining trip balance is due 3 weeks prior to trip departure.

• Airfare subject to pricing at time of booking flights
• $2250 is the cost of the on-ground expenses which include all lodging, transportation and meals in Uganda.  It also includes trip insurance and a background check.
• A Day in Creation cost is subject to which opportunity is chosen by the team.

At the time of every trip registration, a $250 non-refundable registration fee is required. Any additional donations Sozo Children receives toward the cost of trip are non-refundable. We are aware of circumstances that may inhibit your ability to serve on a team; therefore, we have three options if you are unable to go on your team. The options include leaving funds in your account to be used on a trip within the calendar year, applying your donations toward another team member’s trip cost, or donating towards Sozo Children’s greatest need. If you over-fundraise for your trip, the same policy applies.