Be the Answer to Someone’s Prayer.
Join us in Uganda and have your passions ignited and hearts awakened.
What Happens When You Say “Yes”
For over 20 years we have provided opportunities for people to serve on short-term trips and internships to Uganda, Africa. We’ve seen people discover more of their God-given purpose and potential after they’ve said “yes” to serve on a team with us. We know your passions will be ignited and your dreams awakened.
Join us on a life changing trip. We promise, you’ll never be the same!
Ways to Serve
Orphaned & Vulnerable Children Support
Village & Community Development
Medical & Dental Missions
Clean Water Wells
Field of Dreams
In 2006, one of our founders was walking along the dirt trails of our recently purchased 25 acre property in Uganda. Suddenly, Mike was reminded of the famous line in the movie, Field of Dreams,
“If you build it, He will come.”
He began to have a clearer vision of God’s heart for this property and knew that amazing things would occur when SMI began to build!
Real Stories from people impacted by
Show Mercy Missions
FAQ
How much does it cost for a mission trip with Show Mercy?
A typical short-term trip lasts 10-14 days. The cost varies depending on the length of the trip, extra outreaches, and safari add-ons. The money helps to cover the costs of housing and food while at the SMI base, transportation to and from the airport, Show Mercy outreaches, clean drinking water, a team t-shirt, and administrative expenses. Your contributions assist in supporting the ministry and mission of Show Mercy International.
Is there an age limit for participation on a Show Mercy trip?
Anyone can apply to join us in Uganda; however, anyone under the age of 18 will need to have a signed parental or guardian permission and liability release in order to be considered.
In Uganda, how many people are usually on a Show Mercy team?
Team numbers range from 5 to 25 persons depending on the time of year. Interns or long-term employees usually join visiting teams. You can come alone or with a few friends if you don’t have a team. There is very seldom a time when we do not have volunteers at our base in Uganda.
What is typically not included in the cost of a trip with Show Mercy?
-Visa fees ($50 for a tourist visa) obtained through the following website. https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
-Any vaccinations or medications (malaria preventative). Yellow Fever is required.
-Airfare unless otherwise noted
-Money for souvenirs and an occasional meal when we are away from the Show Mercy Field of Dreams base
Where can I purchase the required travel insurance?
There are a variety of choices available. A quick Google search will turn up numerous businesses that offer quality protection at competitive prices. You will be given access to a Managed Missions page once you have submitted an application and been accepted as a team member, which will also include options for travel insurance.
What airline do you recommend?
Please click here and enter the referral code SHOWME when requesting a quote. You can also use other travel agents or online sites such as vayama.com, orbitz.com, travelocity.com, etc. You will fly into Entebbe, Uganda (EBB). Other airlines that fly to Entebbe include Delta/KLM, Turkish Airlines, SN Brussels and Ethiopian Airlines.
What kinds of activities will I be involved in on a trip?
There are some consistent activities on every trip. You’ll spend time with children in our sponsorship program. We also participate in weekly village outreaches to orphans and widows, visit and pray for the sick or work in our Show Mercy Hospital and Maternity Center on our Field of Dreams property (if you qualify), share in schools and local churches, host VBS or similar outreaches. Occasionally there are simple building projects, farming outreaches and new water well opening celebrations. Team members are also encouraged in their faith. There are regular times of group worship, devotions, and prayer. Usually, a team trip’s itinerary is shaped by the interests and backgrounds of its participants. We accommodate teams with medical backgrounds by giving them a chance to participate in activities of that nature.
Do I have to go on a scheduled team trip with Show Mercy?
No. There is always the opportunity to travel without a team. There are very few times when team members are not serving with us in Uganda. You can just assimilate into the teams that are already there. Team members are still required to fill out an application, submit all required liability forms, stay at our base, and agree to follow our ministry guidelines. Please contact us if you would like to travel outside of a scheduled team trip.
Can I organize my own trip to serve with Show Mercy?
Yes. If you would like to organize a trip and lead a team with your church, youth group, organization or with a certain group of people, we can accommodate those requests. Please contact us for more information on pricing, availability, and activities that you would like to be involved in. If those activities fit into the mission of Show Mercy, consideration will be made for those types of organized trips. If a team leader organizes and brings at least 10 people on an organized trip, the fee to Show Mercy will be waived for one team leader. If you take a team of at least 20 people, SMI will also contribute $1000 towards airfare along with the fee being waived. Due to limited space and increased demand, we ask for a deposit of $500 to reserve space for a group.
What kind of accommodations do you provide?
Show Mercy has team housing on our 25 acre “Field of Dreams” compound. The houses are simple but clean and nice. We have two homes for team members that each consist of a large living room, 4 bedrooms (2 sets of bunk beds in each room along with a dresser). The bedrooms are self-contained with showers (including hot water), flush toilets, and sinks. There is electrical power available, but can be inconsistent. More detailed information will be available in your preparation packet that will be sent to you once you have applied and are accepted on the team. It is a very nice, peaceful, safe and comfortable base where you can spend time with the team or spend some alone time with God. The base was designed to provide teams a time of refreshment in between outreaches. We want you to be ready to serve those you encounter each day.
Is donating towards my trip tax deductible?
Yes. If your trip is for the purpose of volunteering with Show Mercy International, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the cost of the trip may be tax-deductible. Donations made toward your trip through Show Mercy are also tax-deductible, as long as they are made to the organization and not directly to you as an individual.
According to IRS guidelines, all donations become the property of Show Mercy and must be used to further the organization’s mission. While donations can be designated toward your trip, they are ultimately used at Show Mercy’s discretion to support our ministry in Uganda.
We recommend consulting a tax professional to understand how your individual situation may qualify for tax benefits.
Donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt for their contributions.