Belize/Cuba 2026
The Mission:
Cuba is an excellent place for ministry and though you can almost see Miami from Cuba (kidding), this is a legit mission experience. Cuba is still steeped in communism. It's not dangerous by any means, just very oppressive. The places you'll minister are impoverished neighborhoods, especially with impoverished children. Take heart, the church is alive, full of energy, and longs to become a force in Cuba. You can join them in this exciting quest!
The Travel:
The travel is certainly manageable. Two flights (a layover in Miami) will get you to Cuba. You will need a valid passport! The passport must NOT have an expiration date inside our trip timeframe of, or 6 months after (March 7, 2026-September 14 2026).
The Accommodations:
The team will be in local house hotels in Matanzas. There will be 2-3 per room. Each room has a/c, beds, dressers, bathrooms, and showers. The team will eat breakfast and dinner at the main house hotel. They have an upper veranda where the team will eat (the hotel owners cook the food), and can also use that space for worship/devotions. Lunch is usually at the church (church folks will make it). Breakfast is meats, cheeses, pastries, coffee (good coffee), tea, and juice. Dinner is meat (chicken usually), rice, and beans. Lunch varies, but nothing is out of control.
Extra Information:
- Most Cubans do not speak English.
- The toilet paper goes in a waste basket by the toilet. Do not flush toilet paper!
- Flexibility is King! Team Cuba has to be adaptable and willing to do DIFFERENT services EVERY DAY. We will be doing a construction project, kids vbs, elderly care, community/church visits, youth group services, sports VBS, food distribution etc
Applying for this trip:
Registration will appear as "Closed" on all EUS/GL trip-specific pages. "Closed" registration does not mean that students are unable to apply. All trips have this status because students do not directly sign up for a specific trip. All students interested in a US or Global trip must apply to the General Application linked below, where students will share their top 3 trip preferences. Learn more about the application and team selection process by viewing these videos: https://youtu.be/ZGJsD1_mGwE?si=_2fg1SjpCmE3UhAi
Click here to apply!
20 going
Financial
$2,750.00
| $100.00 | Non-Refundable Deposit Due 10/15/2025 | |
| $1,375.00 | 50% of Funds Due 12/10/2025 | |
| $1,925.00 | 70% of Funds Due 1/7/2026 | |
| $2,750.00 | 100% of Funds Due 2/11/2026 |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Passport Required
- Visa Required at Havana Airport
- No Vaccinations Required
- Physically capable of spending several hours in the sun per day
Responsibilities
- has a strong desire to minister to the less fortunate
- has a strong desire to minister to children
- is interested in exploring and appreciating different cultures
- will have a high degree of respect for different cultures
- is a team player who is willing to serve the team
- be flexible when plans change
