
North Africa Mission Trip
Empowering Refugees Through Vocational Training

You and your team will be a part of equipping refugees with practical skills and knowledge by sharing your expertise and helping others build sustainable livelihoods.
Key Information
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This mission trip is specially designed for individuals with practical trade skills who are passionate about serving others. We are looking for people with experience in one of the following areas:
Physical therapy
Massage therapy
Sewing
Cosmetology
Leather work
Food drying/preservation
Electrical work
In addition, we are in need of someone with experience in small business planning to help equip and empower local communities.
Team members will have the opportunity to share their expertise by providing hands-on vocational training and practical skills to help refugees start their own businesses and support their families. Similar to last year, the format is expected to follow a classroom-style setting, running from 9AM to 4PM for five consecutive days. Each team will work with a consistent group of approximately 10 refugees, along with a translator, creating a focused and relational learning environment.
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December 4-12, 2025
December 4: Leave USA
December 12: Return to USA
Application deadline is September 12, 2025
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$1,500 per person
Please Note: This price covers food, lodging, and transportation within North Africa. It does not include flights to and from North Africa, personal spending money, and equipment needed for training. (Total estimated cost with airfare and personal expenses: $3,100-$3,500)
Participants are responsible for booking their own round-trip travel to and from North Africa.
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Age Requirement: 28-75 years old
Requires specific trade skills, teaching, and leadership abilities.Team Size: 8-12 people (+ team leaders)
There will be 3-4 teams with 2-3 people on each trade team. -
We will partner with a global missions organization that focuses on empowering refugees and using business as missions.
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The team will stay in a modest hotel or Airbnb located within the nearby area, providing a comfortable and safe environment. Meals will be provided by the local ministry team.
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The trip includes one day of local tourism. Specific activities and destinations will be confirmed closer to the trip date.
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In preparation for the trip, participants will take part in 5 to 6 pre-trip Zoom meetings. These sessions are designed to help the team get to know one another, engage in spiritual preparation through Bible discussions and video teachings, and take care of important logistics such as visa requirements and medical preparation. These meetings are a valuable time to build unity, align hearts, and ensure everyone is ready—spiritually and practically—for the experience ahead.
Trade Opportunities
A WORD FROM YOUR TEAM LEADER
Rich Armstrong
“Many refugees who have fled to safer places in North Africa are being cared for physically, economically, and spiritually by our ministry partner. They have asked us to support them with vocational training. This training will allow them to provide for their families, as they are struggling to provide basic necessities. In providing this support, our ministry partners are creating relationships that lead to Bible study engagement in home churches. This is a unique opportunity to have an impact on people in an area of the world that is normally closed off to even considering Christianity. Please consider joining us for this trip!”