July 21 - 30, 2025
Join us in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia!
Experience... Africa. Ethiopia. Up close. The country and the people. Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Engage... We will be hosted by local staff & leaders. We will have the privilege of serving by working on a project at the camp where teenagers hear about Jesus as well as a project for children in an orphanage where Young Life leaders are bringing friendship and love.
Explore... Jesus and your faith, a new country, a different culture and new friendships.
What will we do?
- Serve at Young Life camp alongside leaders and kids
- Visit an orphanage and minister to children with love and gifts
- Minister to teens who are in a prison
- Gain cultural awareness at the homes of Young Life leaders and staff
- Attend a local church service and worship with the worldwide Church
- See local cultural sites and participate in Ethiopian cultural events
Cost: $4,200 per person
Includes airfare*, ground transportation, meals, lodging, and activities. Cost is per person, double occupancy. Does not include visas, tips, immunizations, trip cancellation insurance or personal incidentals.
*We are currently estimating airfare at approximately $2400 per person. Total price of the trip may vary depending on cost of airfare at time of purchase. We will confirm the cost of airfare with you prior to purchase. Let us know if you'd like to book your own flight, using points or miles awards. We just ask that your arrival and departure dates coincide with the group's dates and times.
When registering, you will need the Trip Code: "XET02 July 2025". A deposit of $500 per person is due upon registration. We will be purchasing flights in early 2025 in order to secure the best price possible. Use this PAYMENT LINK or it can also be found on your Managed Missions page. Payment also accepted by check.
Once you have an account set up in Managed Missions and we have processed your registration (application), you can utilize it's fundraising feature. Set up your "Public Profile" and share a link with friends and family to raise money for your trip. Monies given through your "Public Profile" fundraising link is considered a tax deductible donation to the donor.
For more information:
Trip Leader: Kathy Conner - kathy@firstprestampa.org - (813) 766-2254
America Van Gurp - Young Life Africa Admin in Tampa - (813) 390-0271
Tina Atkinson - Young Life Expeditions Coordinator: tatkinson@younglife.org or (520) 730-9813
YLX Travel, LLC & CA registered seller of travel, 212739-50 serves Expeditions participants in their travel needs.