Short-term Missionaries—

Rafiki MiniMissions

Mission trips to Africa

Express your love for God by serving those in need by becoming a missionary worker in Africa. Rafiki short-term mission opportunities allow you to put “God’s Word to Work” through short-term service at a Rafiki Training Village.

Short-term missions are opportunities for individuals to see what we are doing in the Rafiki Training Villages, to get involved with the work, and to follow the heart of God and the heart of Rafiki. Your short-term service helps provide hope for vulnerable young women and orphans.

Read about one person's experience in Kenya.

Mission trips to Africa consist of fourteen days to one month of service (longer stays may be discussed based upon need of the Village). The duration of the trip depends upon the needs of the Villages and your availability.

What does one do on a short-term mission?

Rafiki short-term missions are work oriented. You will touch the lives of the needy by showing Christ’s love in a practical manner through serving at a Rafiki Training Village. You will have the opportunity to share the skills and talents that God has given you. Short-term mission opportunities are available year-round for teachers, nurses, food-service personnel, dieticians, construction and maintenance workers, artists, gardeners, caretakers, and individuals, who can cook, sew, clean, tutor, or read a story.

Who may serve on as a short-term missionary with Rafiki in Africa?

Rafiki short-term missionaries are adults who are over eighteen years of age and have graduated from high school. Each person must be a Christian and want the experience of doing missionary or charity work in Africa.

What is the cost of missionary work in Africa?

Rafiki short-term missionaries are self-funded. It is an expression of gratitude to God by giving time, talents, and personal funds. The estimated cost for a short-term mission to Africa is $3500, exclusive of the required training. Cost varies dependent upon destination, length of stay, price of the tickets, etc.

The estimated cost includes: visas, flights to assigned country, medical evacuation insurance, housing, meals, administrative expense for internet access, and transportation in country. The total expense is the actual cost based on the length of stay and the individual expenses incurred.

What preparation is needed?

Application must be requested, completed, submitted, and approved.
Attendance must be made of a Rafiki Missions Training at the Home Office in Eustis, Florida.
Much prayer for God’s heart and mind for service.
Must be willing to serve where the Home Office directs and in the capacity needed.

Rafiki Missions Training

Provides the initially preparation of short- and long-term missionaries for travel, health, and service in Africa

Does not obligate you to go

Does not obligate Rafiki to send you

Gives you information about Rafiki as an organization—the mission, the goals, and heart

Gives you an opportunity to meet the Home Office staff and hear what God is doing in the world through Rafiki

Gives the practical aspects of travel to a Africa including health issues, immunizations, what to pack, what to wear, and what to leave at home

Gives insight in how to respond to the nationals as well as how to be the most help to ROS

How do you get to Africa?

After determining the place of service, Rafiki will make all travel arrangements and reservations for your review. Rafiki will also assist you with the securing of visas as needed. A Rafiki Village representative will meet you at the airport on arrival and return you to the airport for departure.

Where does one stay?

While serving at a Rafiki Village, you will stay in the guest house on the Village campus.

What does one do to go on a MiniMission?

1. Contact the Rafiki Home Office for an application at mm@rafikifoundation.org or call Rafiki at 352-483-9131.

2. Attend a MiniMissions training session in Eustis, Florida (near Orlando) when invited.
2010 trainings: October 15 and 16; November 12 and 13.
2011 trainings: February 11 and 12; March 18 and 19; April 15 and 16; May 20 and 21;
September 30 and October 1; and November 11 and 12.

3. Work with the Rafiki Home Office to plan and prepare for a life changing experience.