Experience a Journey of a Lifetime

"It was a chance to experience villagers’ lives on their terms, not ours, in a way that reading about it through someone else’s eyes could never accomplish. I can’t think of a better way to see what World Neighbors does.” - Alice Ball, Atlanta 

“This is a real world experience. You will forever see the faces of the people in your mind.” - Sue Waters, Oklahoma City 

“I would heartily recommend a World Neighbors Journey to anyone with a desire to know, in a more immediate way, how World Neighbors work is carried out. It gives the opportunity to meet talented, dedicated staff and volunteers as well as experience real life in rural communities WAY off the beaten track. A World Neighbors Journey takes one deeper than a trip of many miles. One is invited to experience new horizons of the human spirit.” - Emily Estes, Middletown, Connecticut (15 total visits to World Neighbors program areas)

 

Come with us and see the amazing impact you are having on the lives of people in Asia, Africa and Latin America

Meet the families – your world neighbors – who are building stronger futures thanks to your support.

World Neighbors Journeys offer the opportunity for members of the John L. Peters Society to meet the people with whom we work with and gain a deeper understanding of their challenges, dreams and successes.

A Journey is a trip you will never forget – for many they are life-changing.


See World Neighbors in action in 2012!

Peru
June 8 - 17, 2012

Join us for a remarkable Journey that promises to be life-changing and eye-opening. Peru is a nation of dramatic history, indigenous culture and great contrasts – from the lush Amazon region to the breath-taking but often stark Andes. We will visit communities in the Apurímac region of the Andes where you will meet families reached by World Neighbors. Click here to see the full Peru itinerary.

Indonesia
July 15 – 23, 2012

For the first time in over 20 years, World Neighbors is offering a Journey to our remarkable work in Indonesia. You will learn how we are addressing the interconnected issues of agriculture, health, gender and climate change. You will also be able to explore Bali to enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, experience the diverse arts and culture or add on other sites beyond the main Journey. Click here to see the full Indonesia itinerary.

Customized Journeys

A customized trip can be tailored to help visitors learn more about specific aspects of our work that they are most interested in helping to support. Possible destinations include Indonesia or Nicaragua, as well as other countries where World Neighbors works.

The process of community development is remarkable but fragile and centers on the local people leading the process. Therefore, we are selective about bringing visitors to our program areas and are making it a benefit exclusive to members of the John L. Peters Society

 

To learn more about Journeys, contact Gregg Biggs by calling 405-418-0486  or send an Contact 
Us email.


Part education and part adventure

Overnight accommodations are generally modest but comfortable, and World Neighbors staff carefully plans each itinerary, but the logistics of travel in developing countries require flexibility and occasionally alternative scheduling. Because you will be traveling with members of our seasoned U.S. and local in-country team members, they will ensure that you are able to visit with people in the communities and witness their accomplishments.

Journeys groups are deliberately kept small in size so your experience is intimate and meaningful. As a result, we anticipate these trips will fill quickly.

 

To learn more about World Neighbors Journeys or the John L. Peters Society,  contact Gregg Biggs by calling 405-418-0486 or send an Contact 
Us email.


Reflections on a village visit

Board of Trustees member, David Bearden, discusses his time with a local farmer during a World Neighbors Journey to Ecuador.

 

 


Travelers' Blogs

Kenya & Tanzania

Get a glimpse into World Neighbors programs in Kenya and Tanzania where we are partnering with people in ways that are transformational.

2011 Journey Blog 

2010 Journey Blog

2009 Journey Blog

Journey to Peru 2010
Peru

Read stories about the people who are benefiting from World Neighbors programs and personal observations from the participants who traveled to Peru May 3-12, 2010. Click here to read the blog.