Every night in Arusha, Tanzania, more than 60 children lay their heads down to sleep in a modest three-bedroom home. Five or six children share some beds. Space is limited. Privacy is almost nonexistent. Mattresses are worn, and every available corner is used to make room for another child to rest. Yet every morning, those

Every year in May, Bethlehem Home in Sondu becomes a place of hope, compassion, and quiet transformation. Through the work of Straw to Bread, what began as a mission to support a single community has grown into a life-changing program that reaches families through healthcare, education support, clean water initiatives, and sustainable community projects. It

If your organization is planning a community outreach or CSR programme in Kenya this year, the conversation about transport usually happens last. It should happen first. The vehicle you choose, the partner you book with, and the timing of that booking will shape how smoothly your programme runs, whether your team arrives and departs on

How churches, schools, NGOs, and volunteer teams can create lasting change in Kenya through dignified, partnership-led mission travel. Picture a quiet morning in a rural Kenyan village. Children stand beside a newly drilled borehole, jerricans in hand, as the first rush of clean water fills their containers. A teacher waves from a freshly painted classroom

Peak season in East Africa does not wait for anyone. Every year, the same thing happens: travelers begin dreaming about a Maasai Mara safari, a family reunion trip, or a long-overdue holiday and by the time they get around to planning it, the best lodges are fully booked, flight prices have climbed, and the stress

How to keep your mission trip on track, on budget, and fully focused on the people you are going to serve when the travel world gets busier. Every year, as the world transitions into peak travel season, mission teams across churches, faith organisations, and humanitarian groups begin the final push to get their trips off

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most pressing human rights issues affecting girls and women worldwide. Every March, the world pauses to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women. We mark milestones, honor trailblazers, and recommit to a future where every girl grows up with the full dignity and freedom she deserves.

By Vanessa Lumbasio • February 2026  •  8 min read Planning a safari that honors your faith and serves a greater purpose is one of the most rewarding experiences a believer can undertake. At Mission Tour & Travel, we’ve spent years helping missionaries, church groups, and faith-driven travelers combine the wonder of Kenya’s wildlife with

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19 Travel changes us. It broadens our perspective, humbles our assumptions, and connects us with people and places we might never have known. But when travel is rooted in faith, something even deeper happens; it becomes a journey of the spirit, not just of the