VISIT RWANDA ON A VISION TRIP
JOURNEY WITH US TO THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS!
MAY 15–24, 2026
OCT 23–NOV 1, 2026
A Wellspring Vision Trip is a life-changing adventure. View sweeping vistas, encounter majestic flora and fauna, sample Rwandan food and culture, explore the country’s history and purposeful journey to reconciliation, and encounter hope as you meet the inspiring people whose lives are being impacted through your partnership.
BASIC TRIP ITINERARY
May 15 – Arrive in Rwanda
May 16 – Rest, Culture, Team Building
Meet the team, cultural briefing, city tour, dinner with a view
May 17 – Faith & Forgiveness
Church, Kigali Genocide Memorial, time to reflect and connect
May 18 – Understanding the Past & Present
Wellspring Academy visit, meet the Wellspring team, intro to Wellspring’s work
May 19 – Local Impact: Bugesera
Visit partner schools in Bugesera district, travel to Nyandungu Eco Park
May 20 – Experiencing Rwanda: Rubavu
Travel to Ellen DeGeneres campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, then on to Rubavu
May 21 – Rubavu Schools & Culture
Visit Rubavu schools in small groups, local cultural activity or boat ride
May 22 – Travel Back to Kigali
Return to Kigali via Azizi Life Byimana for food, shopping & optional hike/crafting
May 23 – Final Day of City Fun
King’s Palace and Ethnographic Museum, Local Markets, Farewell Dinner
May 24 – Church and Departure
Visit Rwandan Church, Leisure Activities, Depart for Canada
TRIP DETAILS
In all of our programs, Wellspring takes a people-focused approach. This means that we don’t directly build classroom blocks or deliver notebooks to schools. Instead, we come alongside communities, helping them uncover their own strengths and solutions to combat obstacles to children’s education. Lasting change comes through equipping people with skills to help themselves, which is why our trainers work directly with all stakeholders to help them understand their unique role in the education ecosystem.
We believe that a quality, Christian values-based education empowers people. The tangible skills gained not only transform the individual, but can be passed on again and again, multiplying the impact.
This makes our Vision Trips slightly different from some similar opportunities. It is not a mission trip, and you won’t be serving or working while you’re there.* It is more of an educational adventure and vacation.
Taking a Vision Trip provides you with an opportunity to explore the beauty and culture of Rwanda, while also encountering the impact of Wellspring’s work. We go as listeners, learners, encouragers, and the humble guests of our gracious Rwandan hosts. Recognizing the dignity of each person, our aim is to honour and bless those with whom we interact through our presence and encouragement, even if not through the works of our hands.
Our hope is that in the process, the lives of both the Vision Trip guests and the Rwandan children, women, and men with whom you engage will be transformed. We wish to inspire you with impact, encourage you with hope, and invite you into meaningful involvement with Wellspring, and the school communities we serve, for many years to come.
*If the desire to serve is key to your experience, please reach out to us at events@wellspring.ngo. While we might not have you building schools, we may be able to find a small way to use your unique giftings to serve our team.
Your payment of $3,300 to Wellspring includes:
- All accommodations
- All in-country transportation
- All meals
- All Vision Trip experiences**
- Wellspring staff to be your ever-present guides and support
- Logistical support and other administrative details
Your payment does not include:
- Your flights to and from Rwanda
- Required immunizations
- Any medications or health costs
- Health or trip insurance
- Any extensions to the trip
- Rwandan visa (where required)
While we would love to provide you with a one-stop shop, certain aspects of the trip planning process—such as flights—are far easier for you to facilitate on your own. We will provide you with guidance for those aspects, and we appreciate your understanding of this limitation.
Although unlikely, Wellspring reserves the right to cancel the trip for internal or external reasons. Any cancellation would be communicated to you as soon as possible, and all refundable costs would be reimbursed. Wellspring makes an effort to book options with a refund policy.
**Additional experiences may be purchased and taken at your own expense.
For our trip from May 15th to May 24th, 2026:
- Registration Deadline:
- Initial Payment:
- Full Payment:
For our trip from October 23 to November 1, 2026:
- Registration Deadline:
- Initial Payment:
- Full Payment:
Your Canadian logistical coordinator for both trips is Sarah Holden-Pizieux, Operations Manager. She can be reached at sarahhp@wellspring.ngo
The May trip will be led by TBD.
The October trip will be led by TBD.
In Rwanda, you’ll meet many of Wellspring’s amazing team. You can say a special thanks to Eric Kayiranga for his efforts in managing logistics from the Rwandan side!
Wellspring’s work is driven by our faith and our belief that every child is created in the image of God. Our staff adhere to the Nicene Creed, and faith and prayer are at the centre of everything we do. Where Vision Trips coincide with a Sunday, you are invited to visit a local Rwandan English-speaking Church. You are also invited to join our team in prayer as the occasion arises.
However, while we aim to live out our faith and to represent the hands and feet of Jesus to the world, we do not require trip participants to be Christian. We make room for all who feel called to take this journey of transformation with us. You may opt out of the faith-based aspects. We simply ask that you be respectful of our beliefs and practices.
A standard Wellspring Vision Trip is designed for adults and not recommended for those under the age of 16 (both for the subject matter and the experiences).
However, our love of children drives our mission, and we would never want little ones to hinder your ability to visit Rwanda with us!
If you desire a family-focused trip, please speak to Sarah Holden-Pizieux at sarahhp@wellspring.ngo to begin a conversation around how we might accommodate you.
The budget for your Vision Trip will cover the basic in-country itinerary. This includes accommodations, in-country transportation, food, related program costs, and administration fees, all booked by Wellspring. The basic itinerary does not include flights to/from Rwanda, Rwandan visas (where required), immunizations, medications, health insurance, or optional extension trips. Participants will be responsible to book and pay for their own flights. Wellspring will provide a preferred flight itinerary with required arrival and departure timeframes.
For the protection of the organization, and the safety of trip participants, Wellspring reserves the right to deny a Vision Trip applicant at any time. While unlikely, possible reasons for denial could include personal issues, health challenges, lack of program finances, or any other reason deemed potentially harmful to the team or participant.
Given the nature of the trip, it is recommended that participants are comfortable with long periods of confined sitting, and are physically able to walk a kilometre unassisted over rough terrain. Wellspring will work with applicants to find appropriate accommodations that cater for any physical restrictions where possible. If sufficient accommodation cannot be met, Wellspring will process that decision with the individual.
Wellspring requires that the designated amount of funds be raised as per the deadline dates, as stated above and on the registration form.
Wellspring holds responsibility for participants only during the dates of the Vision Trip. If the participant arrives earlier or stays later than the core dates they will have to make their own arrangements for food, lodging, and travel.
The costs of the Vision Trip and flights are not normally eligible for a charitable donation tax receipt issued by Wellspring.*
*Please ask about how your local church may partner with Wellspring. As a representative of your church, you may be eligible for an official tax receipt from the church.
APPLY
If you are interested in joining us on a Vision Trip, please let us know by completing the form below. We’ll then reach out with follow-up details and an invitation to discuss the opportunity further.