Service Team
January 2026
January 3-16, 2026
Full and Closed!
Cost: $3,000-3,500
Price varies depending on flight costs from originating airport.
Space is Limited. To inquire about details and space availability, please email [email protected]
Take a Trip
APPLY FOR A TEAM
Come See. Come Learn. Come Serve.
An Out of the Ashes mission trip is not poverty tourism. It is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, encourage our students and staff, serve alongside our Ethiopian team, and better understand the strengths and challenges of the Korah community.
Trips are active, relational, and flexible. Days may include home visits, time with students, project work, medical support, staff activities, cultural experiences, and opportunities to see OA’s programs firsthand.
Our Goals for Every Team
- Build respectful relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Listen and learn before assuming we understand.
- See both the challenges and the strengths of the community.
- Support work identified by our Ethiopian team.
- Help sponsors connect with their sponsored student when possible.
- Return home as informed advocates for the people and work of Korah.
Before You Apply
Trip dates, pricing, deposits, application deadlines, age requirements, lodging, and travel details change from year to year.
Although unlikely, all trips are subject to change or cancellation. In the event of trip cancellations, refunds will be given. Please email [email protected] with questions.
Please Note: All departure dates are listed as leaving from the U.S. Depending on your originating city, some participants may have to go the day before and stay overnight to connect with the team. The hotel for that night is included in the airfare cost, if necessary.
Missions
Service Team
SUMMER 2026 TBD
Cost: $3,000-$3,500
Price will vary depending on flight costs from originating airport.
Space is Limited. To inquire about details and space availability please email [email protected].
GOALS FOR MISSION TRIPS
- For you to meet and fall in love with the kids that we serve.
- For you to learn by engaging with the children and community.
- For you to see our projects and the impact they have made firsthand.
- For you to understand how complex working in these communities can be.
- For you to be advocates of the country, people, and children you meet when you return home.
- Each trip includes a concrete project and possible support for our medical team.
- If you sponsor a child, we want you to meet that child. It’s not always possible, but we make every effort to coordinate your schedule to make it happen.
What to Expect
First and foremost, be flexible and open to changes. “This is Africa” is a term you will come to know. It means things don’t always go the way we planned!
In general, here’s what you can expect:
- A long flight to Addis Ababa.
- Most of the time, the team will travel from their home city to Addis Ababa together.
- Travel by 12 passenger vans.
- Days that begin around 9 am and end by sundown.
- Evening team meetings and preparation activities.
- Simple, comfortable accommodations in a guest house in Addis Ababa.
- A 3 – 4 person occupancy is standard. However, a limited number of double and single occupancy upgrades are available.
- Simple, safe, and substantial meals.
- Bottled water.
- Memories that will last a lifetime!
All participants should be in good physical and mental health. The minimum age is 12 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany all children under 16.
