changes lives today.
There is a place for everyone in this mission — whether you give, go, pray, volunteer your skills, advocate, or shop. Every act of engagement extends GDP’s reach further into East Africa.
Flagship engagement
12 unforgettable days across some of Kenya’s most beautiful cities and landscapes. Six cities. Hundreds of lives. The people who go always say the same thing: “I came to serve. I left transformed.”
12 days · Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyahururu, Musoli & more across Kenya Serve at Compassionate Children’s Home, Good Samaritans Children’s Home, St. Rita Evergreen Girls School, and Project of Hope Children’s Home & Special Needs Center Participate in the Youth Summit, Leaders’ Conference, and Women’s Empowerment Summit Experience a game park safari, cultural shopping, and authentic Kenyan cuisine Build lasting cross-cultural friendships and once-in-a-lifetime memories
Serve at children’s homes with food, clothing, and presence. Attend the Leaders’ Conference and Youth Summits in Mombasa. Visit St. Rita Girls School in Nyahururu. Commission new community centers. Enjoy safari and cultural immersion.
12 days total including travel. GDP coordinates group flights, ground transportation, accommodations, and all meals. Daily briefings and spiritual support are provided throughout. All skill levels and ages welcome — no prior missions experience needed.
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Every participant in a GDP missions trip returns changed. You will see firsthand where your donations go, build relationships with the communities GDP serves, and carry back a story of transformation that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Read volunteer stories →Commit to this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Email or call GDP to register your interest — we’ll send you the full trip brief with upcoming dates, costs, and what to expect.
Attend orientation sessions, receive cultural briefings, arrange vaccinations, and fundraise your trip fee. GDP provides resources and guidance throughout your preparation — you are never doing this alone.
Travel with the GDP team to Kenya. Serve, witness, and return with a story — and a new family — that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Many participants return year after year.
Fund the mission
Every dollar GDP receives goes directly to programs on the ground in Kenya. Candid Platinum 2026 verified. 100% to programs. Choose the giving path that works for you.
A one-time gift at any amount — immediately put to work in Kenya. $25 = clean water for one child for 6 months. $50 = school supplies for 2 girls at St. Rita. $100 = feeds 5 children for a month. $250 = one scholarship term.
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Recurring donors give 42% more per year and allow GDP to plan ahead with confidence. $50/month = one St. Rita girl supported for a full school year. Cancel anytime, instantly, no questions asked.
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Choose a specific project — St. Rita campus completion ($310K), children’s homes refurbishment ($160K), or clean water wells ($46K). Major gifts over $10,000 qualify for named recognition and direct project reporting.
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Make a memorial or tribute gift to honor a loved one — a birthday, anniversary, or remembrance. GDP will send a beautiful digital certificate to the honoree or family. A meaningful and lasting expression of love.
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Many employers match charitable donations dollar-for-dollar — some even 2:1. Check with your HR department or search your company’s matching program. Your gift to GDP may automatically double at zero extra cost to you.
Include GDP in your estate planning to create a permanent legacy in Kenya. Contact us to discuss named endowments, planned gifts, bequests, or scholarship funds in your or a loved one’s name. A gift that outlasts us all.
590+ children served daily · 5,500+ women reached · 2,000+ with clean water · Candid Platinum 2026 · 100% to programs in Kenya
Offer your expertise
You don’t have to go to Kenya to make a difference. GDP welcomes skilled professionals who can contribute remotely or locally from Jacksonville, Florida. Here are the areas where your expertise is most needed.
Help GDP apply for foundation and government grants. GDP’s Candid Platinum 2026 rating and Kenyan NGO recognition (Global Hearts Without Borders Network) strengthen every application. Experienced grant writers can significantly grow GDP’s funding base.
Healthcare professionals and certified trauma counselors can support GDP’s therapy center for children with special needs, St. Rita’s medical clinic, and women’s recovery programming — either remotely or on a missions trip to Kenya.
Enquire about clinical volunteering →
Photographers, videographers, writers, graphic designers, and social media professionals — help GDP tell its story more powerfully and reach the donors, volunteers, and partners it needs to expand its work in Kenya.
Attorneys and compliance professionals can support GDP’s legal needs — including international nonprofit law, contracts with Kenyan NGO partners, intellectual property, and employment law as GDP’s team grows.
Developers, UX designers, and IT professionals can support GDP’s website, donor management systems, and digital communications — extending GDP’s reach to the next generation of supporters.
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Major gift officers, event planners, and development professionals can help GDP grow its fundraising capacity — from individual donor stewardship to corporate partnerships to special events in Jacksonville.
Enquire about fundraising volunteering →Amplify the mission
You don’t need a platform or a big following. You just need to share one story with one person who cares. Every share reaches potential donors, volunteers, and partners — and GDP’s story is compelling enough to do the rest.
Follow @gdp_kenya on Instagram. Share GDP’s stories, posts, and videos. Tag a friend who needs to see what hope looks like in action. Every share reaches networks GDP could never reach on its own.
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GDP’s monthly field newsletter is one of the most powerful pieces of content we produce — real stories, real faces, real transformation. Forward it to one person you know who cares about Kenya. Subscribe below to receive it.
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Know a church, school, business, or foundation that shares GDP’s values? Make an introduction. Some of GDP’s strongest partnerships began with a simple email. Contact us for a one-page GDP introduction to share.
If you’ve donated to GDP, attended a missions trip, or seen the impact of our work — write a review on GreatNonprofits. Verified donor reviews are one of the most powerful trust signals GDP has with new donors.
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Organize a dinner, church presentation, or community gathering to introduce GDP to your network. GDP can provide speakers, videos, and materials. Several of GDP’s most generous partnerships started with a small gathering.
GDP’s work is sustained by prayer as much as by funding. Sign up for GDP’s monthly prayer newsletter to stay connected with specific requests from the field — for the children, the women, and the communities GDP serves.
Businesses & institutions
GDP’s Candid Platinum 2026 rating, Kenyan government recognition as Global Hearts Without Borders Network, and 35-year track record make it one of the most trusted nonprofit partners available for corporate CSR programs.
From employee matching programs to named project sponsorships to team-based fundraising campaigns — there are many ways your organization can partner with GDP to create verified, measurable impact in East Africa.
Shop with purpose
GDP merchandise where every purchase directly supports programs in Kenya. Wear your partnership. Give the mission as a gift. Share the story wherever you go.
Wear the mission. 100% of net proceeds fund GDP programs on the ground in Kenya.
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Handcrafted by participants in GDP’s vocational training program. Every bag is a story of empowerment.
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Download and share GDP’s annual impact report. Forward it to anyone who needs to see what 35 years of faithfulness looks like.
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Give a $250 Evelyn S. Weatherspoon scholarship as a gift in someone’s honor. GDP sends a beautiful certificate to the recipient.
Gift a scholarship →Missions trip questions
Everything you need to know before registering for a GDP Kenya missions trip. Don’t see your question? Contact us directly →
Do I need prior missions experience?
Not at all. GDP welcomes people of all backgrounds — first-time travelers, seasoned missionaries, healthcare workers, teachers, students, and retirees. The only requirement is a willing heart and a desire to serve. GDP provides all orientation and preparation support.
What is the trip fee and what does it include?
Trip fees cover international flights from designated departure cities, ground transportation throughout Kenya, accommodations, meals, and all program materials. GDP provides a full cost breakdown when you register your interest. GDP also provides guidance on fundraising your trip fee through friends, family, and your church community — many participants fund the full fee through individual fundraising.
Is it safe to travel to Kenya with GDP?
GDP has operated in Kenya for 35 years and has deep, established trust with local communities, officials, and partners across the country. Our teams know Kenya intimately. All trips include thorough safety briefings, vetted local partners, and 24/7 GDP leadership support throughout the journey. We have taken hundreds of volunteers to Kenya safely over three decades.
What vaccinations and health preparation are needed?
GDP recommends all travelers consult a travel medicine clinic at least 6–8 weeks before departure. Common recommendations include Yellow Fever (required for entry to some areas), Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, and malaria prophylaxis. GDP provides a detailed health preparation guide to all registered travelers, including recommended clinics and current requirements.
What cities and program sites will we visit?
The 2026 trip visited Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyahururu, Musoli Village in Western Kenya, and additional sites across the country. Program sites included Compassionate Children’s Home, Good Samaritans Children’s Home, St. Rita Evergreen Girls School, the GDP Multiplex Center (Mombasa), and the newly commissioned Musoli Empowerment Center. Exact itinerary varies by trip year — GDP provides full details when you register.
What is the GDP Multiplex Center in Mombasa?
The GDP Multiplex Center in Mombasa is a permanent facility that serves as a hub for GDP’s programs in the coastal region. It includes dormitories, classrooms, offices, an auditorium, a dining hall, and a kitchen — and hosted the 2026 Youth Summit and Women’s Empowerment Conference, drawing participants from across Kenya and Western Uganda.
How do I register for the next trip?
Contact GDP directly at gdp.kenya1991@gmail.com or call +1-904-370-3675 (Mon–Thu, 10am–5pm EST) to express your interest. GDP will add you to the interest list and notify you as soon as 2027 trip dates are confirmed — spots fill quickly.