Will You Join Us for a Life-Changing Trip?
An Opportunity to Encounter, Engage, and Experience the HopeChest Model
in Action
Join us July 18-24, 2026 for a Vision Trip to Ethiopia!
Join us to see, for yourself, the power and innovation of the HopeChest model in action!
You can also visit Uganda with us July 24-Aug. 3. Click here for the full itinerary and pricing for both countries.
On this trip, you will be part of a small, personal group led by Ken Sparks, President and CEO of Children’s HopeChest. You will get to interact with local staff on the ground and engage directly with members of the communities we serve. This fully immersive vision trip allows you to engage, encounter, and witness transformational impact and truly innovative strategies breaking generational poverty, amidst the beauty and culture of Ethiopia.
Trip Details
- What: President’s Vision Trip to Ethiopia
- Where: CarePoints in Ethiopia
- When: July 18-24, 2026
- Cost: $1,904 for an individual room or $3,333 double occupancy + airfare of your choice**
The cost of airfare is not included, and it is up to individual travelers to purchase class of service desired.
If you have any questions, please send us an email at childrenshopechest@hopechest.org.
Thinking about joining the Vision Trip? Hear from HopeChest partner Sally Townsend and get inspired!
“When you see the life-giving ripple effect of [HopeChest’s] model, it really can change your view of what’s possible in terms of breaking the cycle of poverty.”
Encounter Communities Being Transformed
During your visit, you’ll get to see several community projects including:
- Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) that help people experiencing poverty build financial stability
- Agricultural and animal husbandry projects that help families break the cycle of poverty
- Income-generating activities and small businesses
- CarePoint operations and their holistic impact in the community
- Leadership Training for students of the Ethiopian Youth Development Leadership Program (YDLP)
Depart from the U.S. on July 18
Return to the U.S. on July 24
Register Now!
Cost for Ethiopia Vision Trip: $1,904 for an individual room or $3,333 for double occupancy + airfare of your choice*
*Costs include all in-country ground expenses. Costs do not include international airfare. Each traveler should purchase the travel class and airline carrier of their choice for international flights between the U.S. and Africa.**
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of registration. A final payment for remaining ground costs is due by June 18, 2026.
*Ground expenses include lodging, food, in-country transportation, safari, and Murchison Falls. Expenses are an estimate, and final price may change as trip details are finalized.
**Class of service to be determined and paid for by traveler. Flight selection should be coordinated with the HopeChest Travel Team prior to booking flights.
Questions about the trip?
We’re so excited you’re considering coming with us! We’d love to hop on the phone or connect via email to talk through them with you. Send us an email at childrenshopechest@hopechest.org and we’ll be in touch shortly!
