As a sophomore I made the decision to graduate a year early as a Junior in high school. This created the opportunity for me to spend a gap year growing my faith, choosing adventure, and gain life experiences. I researched different gap year programs, but World Racers caught my eye because you can go as a 17 year old. Also, one of the countries this organization travels to is South Africa. Since I am adopted from Ethiopia, I have always had the desire to travel to Africa. Although South Africa is different than Ethiopia, I desire to be around ethnic groups more similar to myself. In addition to traveling to South Africa, we will be visiting three other counties. Cambodia is one of them, where sex trafficking is rampant. I don’t have much to offer them, but I can offer them kindness and I look forward to sharing Jesus with them. I am excited to see what is instore with World Race!
Short-Term Mission Trips
Run Don’t Walk | 2025 Short-Term Mission Trips are Live
Join our 2025 Short-Term Group Mission trips! Impact lives, deepen your students faith, and journey with us in service and love.
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Embark on a Life-Changing Journey with The World Race: Gap Year!
Discover, Serve, and Grow – Join a Global Community of Change-Makers!
Explore diverse cultures, make a lasting impact, and deepen your faith on The World Race. Our global missions program is your chance to step out of your comfort zone and into a world of transformation. Join us on this extraordinary journey of service and self-discovery.
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Family STM
Create Lasting Memories | 2025 Family Mission Trips
Family mission trip brings you together for one purpose. Serve together, deepen your kid’s faith, and bond over shared experiences!
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World Race Study Abroad
Three months in Europe… say less!
World Race Study Abroad 2024
The ultimate semester abroad in Europe – explore ancient history, vibrant culture, and deepen your faith. Join us for a journey that will equip you to impact the world, while earning college credit.
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Child Sponsorship
Sponsor a child. Support a family.
When you sponsor a child it not only provides a hot meal, clean water, discipleship, and basic medical care for the child, it also supports their family by inviting them through the gates of the CarePoint to receive training, discipleship and mentorship.
Consider linking arms with us to impact children, families, and communities in Eswatini, South Asia, or Guatemala!
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World Race Gap Year
Level Up: World Race Gap Year 2025
It’s time to fuel your purpose, expand your heart, and support local communities in Guatemala, South Africa, Eswatini, and Indonesia.
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World Race Semesters
Africa Bound: World Race Semesters 2025
Spend 3 epic months diving into vibrant cultures, breathtaking scenery, and meaningful projects. Level up your faith and make an impact.
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