A Mission of Transformation with VAVV

Peru Missionaries build the foundation for a new clean water distribution kiosk.

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.

READ ABOUT OUR PAST IMPACT
People distributing supplies to a woman outdoors in a rural area with simple buildings and a dirt ground.
Group of adults and children seated and standing in a room with blue walls, some giving thumbs up, with a few papers laid on the floor.
Group of people standing outdoors near a dug site with large stones, in a dry, rural area with sparse trees and a few simple buildings in the background.
A man and two children smiling and posing together on a sandy riverbank during daytime, with trees and a small waterway in the background.
A group of children and two adults outdoors under a tree, smiling and posing for a photo. The children are wearing blue school uniforms, and some are making peace signs or thumbs up. The background shows a playground and a building.

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.

A group of children and adults gathered outdoors under a covered area, with a young girl holding a large Peruvian flag. Some children are dressed in festive attire, and there is a sign with the words 'Patrias' visible in the background, indicating a celebratory or patriotic event.
A woman in a wheelchair reaches out to receive food from a man serving it outdoors, with elderly women sitting on chairs nearby and two men standing in the background.
People dancing in pairs under a roofed outdoor shelter, some women wearing red polka dot skirts and others in modern clothing, with spectators sitting and standing around on chairs.
People dancing and socializing indoors at a celebration with colorful decorations on the walls.
A large, stylized blue quotation mark symbol on a black background.

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

A large teal quotation mark symbol on a black background.

“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.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us on our next annual mission trip and be part of something bigger than yourself. Your journey to impact starts here.

Mission With us!