A Mission of Transformation with VAVV
How We Create Positive Change
Our mission trips are designed to deliver substantial and sustainable benefits to the communities we visit. Here's how our Mission Team makes a difference:
Care Package Distribution: We provide essential hygiene items and basic necessities to improve health, sanitation, and well-being.
Accessible WASH Training: Our teams conduct Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) education sessions, integrated with Theology of the Body teachings, to establish and promote lasting health practices.
Infrastructure Development: We participate in hands-on manual labor for the construction and enhancement of clean water systems.
Community Engagement: Through prayer and shared experiences, we build deep connections with the communities, fostering a sense of unity and mutual support.
Explore how our hands-on approach creates enduring change for underserved communities.
Transformational Experience
Our missionaries not only contribute positively but also undergo profound personal growth through the experiences they encounter:
Witnessing Resilience: Missionaries see firsthand the tough living conditions in the rural communities we serve and the indomitable spirit of the people.
Cultural Immersion: Participants learn from the rich culture and history, gaining insights that transcend their previous understanding of service and charity.
Empowerment Through Service: By aiding in essential projects and engaging deeply with residents, missionaries experience the transformative power of giving and receiving hope.
Spiritual Growth: The challenges and joys of the mission trips inspire deeper faith and a renewed commitment to serving others.
Discover how serving on our mission trips can change perspectives and enrich lives — see our Missionary’s Witness Below.
I’m really glad to see all the little things God is showing me here — things I didn’t expect.
— Jonathan Hebert, Spring ‘22 Peru Missionary
“What is the impact of your work here?”
by Hans Ingold, Summer ‘24 Peru Missionary
“How has this journey changed you?”
by Joseph Percy Allen, Spring ‘22 Peru Missionary
If these stories and impacts inspire you, consider becoming a part of this extraordinary journey! Our mission trips offer a unique opportunity to directly contribute to meaningful change and experience personal growth with VAVV amidst the vibrant culture and resilient spirits of the people we serve.