This trip offers an international service experience in Pucallpa, Peru.
Below are some important details about this upcoming trip.
The last day to apply for this trip is February 10, 2027.
PARTNER SUPPORT
This team will serve Kids Alive International Peru as we learn about their ministry and the impact they have in their community. During our time together, team members will interact with the kids from the homes and the school, the ministry staff, the house parents, and the local community that our partner serves. We will also provide financial and physical support to further aid in their year-round ministry.
“Kids Alive International is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families.” Serving with Kids Alive may include moments of prayer, attending Christian church services, listening to Bible teachings & worship, and participating in other religious focused experiences.
Here is a video highlighting one of our trips to Lima, Peru in 2025.
While we partner with faith-based organizations, it is not a requirement to adhere to a specific religion or belief to join us. We strive to provide an equal opportunity to all individuals interested in our service trips, hoping that each life will be uniquely transformed. That being said, we ask each participant to be respectful of each other and of our partners, and to remain open to conversing about the things that make us different as well as the commonalities that bring us together.
TEAM CAPTAINS
Your Team Captains for this trip will be Dennis Wright & Rebekha Polland. Here is a message from them:
Hola! I am originally from the Bay Area of Northern California, but currently live in Amsterdam. I grew up serving in my church and specifically within kids ministry, and playing my favorite sport - futbol!
I did my first international service trip to The Dominican Republic in college, where I fell in love with the mission and vision of Here for Kids. I’ve served in Costa Rica, Colombia, and I look forward to visiting a new country and partner site!
I hope you can join us in Peru to play with and love on the kids, offer our hands and feet in solidarity, and to grow spiritually and emotionally!
-Dennis
A service trip with Here for Kids is about more than simply traveling to another country or lending a helping hand. It is an opportunity to build relationships, serve with purpose, grow in your faith, and see how God can work through you to make a difference. We will not just bless others, but quickly discover how much each team member can learn about themselves.
I encourage anyone considering a trip to take that step of faith and experience firsthand the joy and impact of serving others.
-Rebekha
HEALTH & SAFETY
Here For Kids strives to be diligent in protecting both our team members and the sites that we serve and will purchase health insurance coverage for the duration of your trip.
To learn more about health & safety protocols, check out our FAQ’s here.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend two virtual pre-trip meetings with the team prior to traveling.
Participate in a week-long international service trip.
Depart April 10, 2027 & Return April 18, 2027.
***Please note that although this trip begins on Saturday, flight times and availability may require you to depart late Friday evening.
Attend at least one virtual post-trip meeting with the team after returning.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
On each of our service trips, we provide physical, or in-kind, donations to our partners. We encourage each participant to gather requested donation items as part of their trip preparation. Each international partner has different donation requests which will be communicated to you during pre-trip communication and meetings. We ask all trip participants to limit the packing of personal travel items to their carry-on bag and backpack so that partner donations can travel in any checked baggage.
You can learn more here.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Below is the breakdown of the costs associated with this service trip. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to pay a $520 deposit to secure your spot on the team. Then, you will be required to follow the funding milestones on your Go Method profile to stay up to date on your trip payments. The total trip payment is due no later than 14 days before the departure of your trip.
Breakdown of Cost:
$1,300 - Airfare & Baggage Fees
$525 - Partner Fee (Food, lodging, transportation, projects)
$525 - Partner Donation (Support continued care for children and program growth)
$100 - HFK Operations & Care Package
$50 - Travel Insurance
$100 - Excursion
$2,600 Total Trip Cost
***A local excursion in Pucallpa will be included in the trip itinerary and cost breakdown. A Machu Picchu excursion is not included but may be offered as an optional add-on depending on interest from all team members. An excursion to Machu Picchu would involve additional costs and domestic flights. We would also encourage participants to extend their trip by one or two days to allow sufficient time to enjoy the experience comfortably. Please make a note in your application if you are interested in a Machu Picchu excursion.
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
All trip participants are encouraged to fundraise their total trip cost. To aid you in this process we recommend creating a Personal Support Page on Go Method. Once created, you can share this personal fundraising link with your friends, family, and community for support. We also provide a Fundraising Info Sheet and a Fundraising Letter Template to assist you in the fundraising process. These and other Service Trip Resources can be found here. For this trip, we are offering the following types of scholarships for team participants that need financial assistance to complete total trip payments.
15% Scholarship
30% Scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship during the application process. Scholarship funds are limited and will only be awarded to participants on an as-needed basis. All scholarship recipients will be required to write a “Donor Thank You Letter” upon returning from their trip.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Trip schedules may vary but typically include:
Working on service projects alongside our partners.
Engaging in nightly devotionals and bonding activities with your team.
Having fun with kids and partner staff through sports, games, and other activities.
Being present during moments of prayer and worship.
Spending time in self-reflection to promote spiritual growth.
Learning ways you can support partner sites beyond your time in country.
Exploring the beauty of the country you travel to during a park visit, beach day, hike, or other excursion activity.
To see what we have done on past trips to Peru, click here.
HOW TO APPLY
Click “Apply Today” below and on the next page.
Login OR create an account with Go Method.
Answer the application questions.
The last day to apply for this trip is February 10, 2027.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any additional questions, please email info@hereforkids.org. You can also review our Frequently Asked Questions or Trip Recaps below.