See the HOpe you've helped grow over 20 years
No child should have to grow up without food, education, or love.
Yet for years, children in Eswatini have faced those exact challenges.
Because of people like you, they’ve been given a future full of hope — and we want to show you how far that hope has come.
We’re inviting you to Eswatini in June of 2026 to see the impact for yourself — to meet the children, walk the land, and celebrate 20 years of transformation together.
TRIP DATES: JUNE 5-16, 2026
By filling out our pre-registration form, you will receive the link to register one week before registration is open to the public. There is no payment required to pre-register. There is a maximum of 100 participants for this trip. We highly encourage pre-registering.
what we'll be doing: CAMP CANAAN!
Participants will spend the majority of the week on Project Canaan, starting with a complete tour of Project Canaan, our 2500-acre fully operational farm and children’s home. Each year additional buildings and initiatives are incorporated, and both new and return participants will experience an up-close look at the growth that has occurred.
We plan to host Camp Canaan with our older children. You will also have the opportunity to serve a local homestead in the community to deliver food, clothing and spend time with the family. One day will be spent participating in a feeding program at one of our rural church partners and we will visit a local game drive another day.
shopping and local travels
The Khutsala™ Artisan shop on Project Canaan will be open multiple times throughout the week, and participants will be able to stock up on our beautiful Khutsala™ and Kufundza products. Our jewelry, Christmas ornaments, charcuterie boards, and many other items are all handmade on site, providing employment for our neighbouring communities. On average, every employee can provide for 7 people at home. All profits are used to further our mission of self-sustainability and to provide care for more than 420 children living on Project Canaan. These make great gifts or souvenirs, and each purchase truly makes an impact!
You will also embark on a safari game drive at Hlane Royal National Park where you’ll get to see beautiful African animals right in front of you!
Schedules
Each participant is encouraged to maintain a group mindset throughout the trip. We want to ensure that everyone has a great experience, and we prepare based on what is best for the group. As Project Canaan grows, specifically the children’s campus, we must make modifications that will best serve those on and off the property, as well as provide consistency and structure for the schedule our staff works so diligently to create. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to improve your trip experience!
trip costs
Registration Fee: $250 USD
Ground Costs: TBD (no airfare through Heart for Africa)
Ground costs of the trip include lodging, meals, supplies, ground transportation, administrative fees and travel medical insurance.
Booking Your Flights:
Please make sure you arrive in Johannesburg (JNB) on June 6th to meet the rest of your team. At the conclusion of the trip, please make sure your flight departs Johannesburg after 8 pm on June 15th. Please review your proposed flight itinerary with our Trip Coordinator, Riley Powell, prior to making your flight purchase at trips@heartforafrica.org.
Funding Deadlines:
$250 due at time of Registration
First Funding Deadline: Account balance of $1,250 USD no later than TBD.
Final Funding Deadline: Account balance reached for ALL participants: TBD
please note:
- The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) does not permit issuance of official tax receipts for payments made toward service trips.
- Due to cost and exchange rate adjustments, any remaining funds will go toward general support of the mission.
- Please include any notes for Heart for Africa in the “I’m traveling with:” field on the registration form.
- All participants must comply with international travel restrictions and with the operational requirements mandated by Project Canaan.
- Heart for Africa requires a background check through Protect My Ministry for all adults aged 18 and over. A link to complete this will be provided upon the completion of trip registration.
- The maximum number of trip participants for this trip is 100.
