Short-Term Missions

A Iris Global Supporter Trip is a group travel experience to see firsthand God’s work through Iris Global in one of our program countries.

On a trip, you will get to:

Upcoming Trips

Brazil (Fortaleza): July 2027

Registration Open Now

Mozambique (Zimpeto): August 2027

Registration Open Now

Nepal: November 2027

Registration Opens November 2026

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What is included in a Iris Global
Short-Term Missions Trip?

  • We do everything to ensure your health and safety on a Iris trip, and our staff has gone through extensive training to make sure you have an incredible experience.

  • In preparation for these trips, Compassion will also manage all international travel arrangements (including international flights from a Gateway City), in country transportation, meals and nonalcoholic beverages, activities, and program visits. 

  • All costs associated with the Sponsored Participant Fun Day which include: 1 Sponsored Participant per Supporter, Sponsored Participant Parent/Guardian, Translator and Compassion Center Representative. (Additional Sponsored Participants may be requested for an additional cost.)

  • Not included:  USA Domestic Flights to Gateway City, Country Specific Travel Visas, Passport Fees, Immunization Fees, Incidentals.

  • Each trip will have a dedicated Trip Leader, to help navigate the trip so you have a great experience. 

What is the process?

Register for a Trip

Pay your Deposit

Pray for your Trip

Expect God to Move

Pay Final Payment

Pack

Go on your Trip

FAQ: Short-Term Trips

  • We’ve selected highly skilled staff to lead all our Sponsor Trips. All leaders are employed by Iris Global and are CPR/First Aid Certified, having gone through extensive training in the field alongside our country staff. Each trip will have at least two trained trip leaders and, depending on the size, may include additional staff. 

  • Yes. Travelers have the option to use frequent flyer miles or points to reduce the overall trip cost. If you want to travel Land Only, you will have the option to choose this in your registration. If you do choose Land Only, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for your transportation to/from the hotel/airport if your flight doesn’t align with the group’s itinerary. You will be asked to arrange your itinerary so that you can meet the group in the trip country at the designated hotel/location, date, timeframe, provided to you after registering.  

  • Since registration takes place significantly in advance to your departure date, you will receive many electronic communications to help you prepare for your trip. Final trip details, such as itinerary, are sent approximately three weeks before departure. 

  • No, supporter trips are open to the public, and anyone can attend. We must warn you that you will probably want to sponsor a child with us before your trip is over!