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The exact itinerary is not announced in advance but typically the teams travel to 8–12 countries.
Routes are planned prayerfully by Global Challenge Missions staff in conjunction with ministry partners and are influenced by ministry opportunities, available flights, visa requirements, border restrictions, safety considerations, cost etc.
Routes are typically revealed to the teams by the end of January.

The journey is approximately 11 months, starting in January with around 2 months of training followed by 8 months of traveling and ministry. The journey ends in November with 2-3 weeks of debrief.

We have sought to respond to the economic differences of our potential students through a sliding scale depending on the average income levels of the nation you come from. We have found this to be the fairest way to address economic differences.

We base our charges for Global Challenge Missions Journeys on our budgeted expenses and by taking into consideration the national average Per Capita Income (PCI) of 208 countries.

These countries are assigned to one of two categories based on the PCI:
Category A – Countries or territories with a PCI between US $0 – $15,000
Category B – Countries or territories with a PCI of more than US $15,000

For a complete list of countries and the category they are assigned to, please contact our office.

The sliding cost scale for the participation in the One Year Journey 2027 will be as follows:
Category A country of income – R119,500.00 (approx. R11,000pm)
Category B country of income – R144,500.00 (approx. R13,000pm)
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*PCI categories will be allocated according to your country of income in the year prior to your participation. This includes all accommodation, transport (flights, buses, and taxis), and meals throughout the journey. The only additional costs you would need to budget for are visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, and personal spending money.

Health and safety is a priority for us. Due to the unreliable nature of world travel, there is an inherit risk in sending your child. However, each year, we adapt the travel routes based on current world events, avoiding high-conflict areas.
Every student is required to have travel insurance, to help in emergency situations. We are gateful that the Lord has protected our students over the last two decades and we continue to trust Him every year.

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The overall structure and logistics of the two journeys are essentially the same. The main difference is the ages and life stages of the team members. These factors will influence the types of ministry points and serving opportunities each team engages with.

For example, if someone on the Leadership Journey has studied engineering or business, we would look for opportunities to connect their team with ministry points that operate within those spheres and have a Kingdom-focused approach.

The way we travel, the timing, and the overall journey experience remain the same. What will differ is the content the team works through and the people they journey with.  A group of people just coming out of school and a group of people coming out of the work space will have different emotional needs and questions they are journeying with the Lord.