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World Nations International · Serving since 2016
Serving
Nations.
Making
Disciples.
Healthcare. Nutrition. Education. Church planting. We meet physical needs and share eternal hope in the world's most vulnerable communities.
New Initiative
Lead Abroad
Discover your purpose while serving the nations.
Lead Abroad connects churches, universities, healthcare professionals, businesses, and volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve alongside local leaders through healthcare, nutrition, education, leadership development, sustainable agriculture, and community outreach.
This is not tourism. This is immersive leadership through service.
1 Week – 12 Months
Program Lengths
3 Nations
Active Locations
15+ Service Areas
Ways to Serve
All Backgrounds
Welcome to Apply
What We Do
Our Initiatives
Practical help. Sustainable solutions. Eternal impact.
Feed a Child
Combating Child Malnutrition
Growth monitoring, healthcare, nutrition programs, and support for pregnant mothers — ensuring every child thrives.
NutritionHealthcareEducation
LifeCenter
Community Transformation Hub
Education, sports, youth programs, after-school leadership and healthcare — transforming communities from the inside out.
EducationYouthLeadership
Healthcare Access
Healing in Underserved Communities
Medical clinics staffed by volunteer professionals providing general, sports, and pain medicine plus health training.
MedicalTrainingVolunteers
Garden School
Sustainable Food Systems
Teaching food production, medicinal plants, sustainability, and community nutrition — building food security from the ground up.
AgricultureSustainabilityNutrition
Islands Outreach
Reaching the Unreached
Boat missions delivering healthcare, village development, leadership training, church planting and discipleship to remote islands.
MissionsHealthcareDiscipleship
Leadership Training Center
Equipping Kingdom Leaders
Leadership 360, pastoral training, healthcare leadership, business as mission, and church multiplication strategies.
LeadershipPastoralBusiness
Kingdom Builders
Mobilizing Resources for Impact
Connecting business leaders, entrepreneurs, donors, investors, partners, and sponsors to advance the Kingdom globally.
BusinessPartnershipsGiving
How We Work
Our Model
A proven framework for creating lasting transformation — from immediate relief to generational Kingdom impact.
Partner With Us1
See
Identify needs in communities
2
Serve
Meet immediate needs with compassion
3
Strengthen
Build capacity and resilience
4
Equip
Train and develop leaders
5
Multiply
Reproduce and scale impact
6
Church Planting
Establish communities of faith
7
Community Transformation
Holistic Kingdom impact
Our Reach
Where We Serve
From Indonesian islands to the heart of South America — the mission knows no borders.
Active Fields
Future Fields
🇮🇩Indonesia
ActivePrimary field — Feed a Child, Healthcare, Garden School, Islands Outreach
🇧🇷Brazil
ActiveLifeCenter, Leadership Training, Kingdom Builders
🇮🇹Italy
ActiveEuropean base, Kingdom Builders, Church partnerships
🇸🇬Singapore
FutureStrategic hub for Southeast Asia expansion
🌍Africa
FutureHealthcare, church planting, leadership development
🕌Middle East
FutureChurch planting, relief & development
Lead Abroad
Immersive Leadership Through Service
Lead Abroad offers transformational opportunities ranging from one week to twelve months. Participants serve alongside local teams while learning from experienced leaders already on the ground.
Healthcare Professionals
Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Nutritionists
Medical Students
Electives, internships & clinical experience
Agricultural Specialists
Sustainable farming & food security
Teachers & Educators
Curriculum, literacy & life skills
Business Professionals
Business as Mission, consulting & training
Church Teams
Short-term missions & community outreach
University Groups
Immersion programs & student internships
Gap Year Students
Structured service & leadership development
Retirees & Families
A lifetime of skills put to lasting use
Where We Serve
Current Opportunities
Active
Indonesia
Our flagship field — serving across Sulawesi, Flores, Java, and the Maluku Islands.
Available Programs
Feed a Child
Healthcare Access
Garden School
Islands Outreach
LifeCenter
Future expansion: Singapore · Middle East · Africa — as WNI grows, Lead Abroad grows with it.
How You Can Serve
Areas of Service
Healthcare Access
Feed a Child
LifeCenter Youth
Garden School
Leadership Training
Community Development
Island Outreach
Business as Mission
Education
Church Planting
Disaster Response
The Lead Abroad Difference
Why Lead Abroad?
Participants do more than volunteer. They become part of local communities, learn from local leaders, and develop practical leadership that follows them home.
1
Serve With Local Leaders
You don't arrive as an expert. You come as a servant alongside men and women who know their communities deeply.
2
Develop Real Leadership
Navigating cross-cultural environments, leading under pressure, and solving complex problems transforms leaders.
3
Contribute Real Skills
Your profession — whether medicine, agriculture, education, or business — is genuinely needed in the communities we serve.
4
Build Cross-Cultural Fluency
Language, culture, and context shape who we become. Lead Abroad helps you grow in all three.
5
Leave Lasting Impact
Every program is designed around sustainability. You leave, but the work continues through strengthened local capacity.
6
Experience Transformation
Participants consistently say Lead Abroad was the most significant experience of their professional and spiritual lives.
Send a Team
Organizations & Church Partnerships
We create customized Lead Abroad experiences for organizations ready to send teams, whether 5 people or 50.
Ideal Partners
Churches & Missions Teams
Universities & Colleges
Medical Schools & Hospitals
Healthcare Networks
Christian Colleges
Businesses & Foundations
Corporate CSR Programs
Mission Agencies
Customized Experiences
Short-Term Mission Teams
1–4 week immersive community service
Medical Outreach
Volunteer healthcare clinics with local professionals
Leadership Retreats
Field-based leadership development experiences
Student Immersion Trips
Academic credit programs and field research
Professional Exchange
Skill-transfer programs in agriculture, business & education
Executive Service Experience
Senior leadership immersive service sabbaticals
Ready to send a team?
We'll design a program around your group's skills, size, and availability.
Lead Abroad
The world doesn't need
more spectators.
It needs servant leaders.
Join a global movement of people serving nations — strengthening local communities and local leaders through compassionate action and faithful service.
Real Lives Changed
Stories of Impact
Every number has a name. Every statistic is a transformed life.
Agriculture
Java, Indonesia
From Hunger to Harvest: The Garden School
Thirty families learned sustainable agriculture, ending food insecurity and creating thriving community gardens in their village.
Read Full StoryChurch Planting
Maluku Islands, Indonesia
A Church Born on the Water
Through our boat missions, a new congregation was planted on a remote island — the first church in that community's history.
Read Full StoryLeadership
São Paulo, Brazil
Leaders Rising: Pastoral Training in Brazil
Fifty church leaders completed Leadership 360, equipping them to multiply their impact across hundreds of congregations.
Read Full StoryNutrition
Flores, Indonesia
Little Hands, Big Future: Feed a Child
Three hundred children are now receiving daily nutritious meals, with measurable improvements in health, school attendance and family wellbeing.
Read Full StoryEducation
Manado, Indonesia
School of Champions: LifeCenter Youth
Youth once at risk of dropping out are now excelling — attending after-school programs, learning life skills and discovering their identity in Christ.
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Financial Transparency
Every Dollar Counts. Every Report Published.
We are committed to full financial transparency. Download our annual reports, IRS 990, and audited financial statements.
501(c)(3) Registered
IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
Charity Navigator
4-Star Rated Organization
BBB Accredited
Meets All 20 Standards
82% to Programs
Field-First Stewardship
Voices of Impact
What People Are Saying
"WNI doesn't just bring aid — they build communities. We've seen entire villages transformed in three years."
Pastor David Lumempouw
Church Partner, North Sulawesi
"The healthcare team treated over 400 patients in our village. We'd never had a doctor before. This is what compassion looks like."
Maria Wulandari
Community Leader, Flores, Indonesia
"Investing in WNI is the highest-leverage giving I've done. Their model is disciplined, measurable, and deeply Kingdom-minded."
Robert Slade
Kingdom Builder, Dallas TX
Trusted Partners & Networks
Samaritan's Purse NetworkLausanne MovementGlobal Health CorpsChurch Multiplication AssociatesBusiness as Mission GlobalTearfund
As Featured In
CT
Christianity TodayMF
Mission FrontiersCH
CharismaCBN
CBN NewsWho We Are
Built on Faith. Driven by Results.
A lean, credible, field-first organization — accountable to donors, transparent with finances, and committed to the Gospel above all else.
Our Vision
A world where every community experiences the transforming power of the Gospel through acts of compassion, justice, and discipleship.
Our Mission
To serve the world's most vulnerable through healthcare, education, sustainable agriculture, and church planting — making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our Integrity
We uphold financial transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship in everything we do, as a reflection of the character of Christ.
Our Faith
We believe in the authority of Scripture, the centrality of the Gospel, and that the Church is God's primary agent of transformation in the world.
The Team
Our Leadership
Dr. James Rivera
Founder & Executive Director
Passionate about holistic mission, Dr. Rivera has served in ministry and international development for over 25 years.
Sarah Chen
Director of Healthcare Initiatives
A licensed physician with a heart for the underserved, Sarah leads our global healthcare volunteer network.
Pastor Emmanuel Osei
Director of Church Planting
With 15 years of church planting experience across Asia and Africa, Emmanuel guides our disciple-making strategy.
Ana Barbosa
Director of Operations — Brazil
Ana oversees WNI's Latin American operations, partnerships and LifeCenter development.
Join the Mission
Get Involved
There are many ways to serve. Find the one that fits you.
Mission Trips
Join short-term mission teams to Indonesia, Brazil and beyond. Experience the field, serve communities, and be transformed.
Apply NowHealthcare Volunteers
Doctors, nurses, nutritionists and health professionals — bring your expertise to communities with limited medical access.
Join the TeamAgricultural Specialists
Help establish sustainable food systems, train community farmers, and advance Garden School programs worldwide.
Get InvolvedInternships
Students and young professionals — gain real-world experience in humanitarian work, community development, and ministry.
Apply NowChurch & Business Partnerships
Partner your church, business or foundation to sponsor programs, communities or entire initiatives for Kingdom impact.
Partner With UsThe Mission Needs You
Your Skills. Our Field. God's Kingdom.
Whether you bring medical expertise, agricultural knowledge, business acumen, or a willing heart — there is a place for you.
Knowledge & Transparency
Resources
Download reports, access ministry tools, and equip your church — everything you need to partner with us or learn more about our work.
12+
Free resources available
4
Languages supported
400+
Field photos licensed
100%
Transparent financials
New
PDF · 42 pages
2024 Annual Report
A full accounting of our programs, financials, impact metrics, and testimonies from the field across all three nations.
PDF · 38 pages
2023 Annual Report
Detailed program updates, audited financial statements, and year-end impact data for all WNI initiatives.
Free
PDF · 30 pages
Monthly Prayer Guide
Thirty days of focused prayer points for our field workers, communities we serve, and open doors for the Gospel.
New
PDF · 18 pages
Field Report — Indonesia Q1 2025
Quarterly update on Feed a Child meal distributions, LifeCenter enrollment, and new church plants in Sulawesi and Flores.
ZIP · 240 MB
Media Kit & Brand Assets
Official logos, photography, press releases, and brand guidelines for media, churches, and partner organizations.
Free
PDF · 56 pages
Volunteer Handbook
Everything a short-term mission volunteer needs: preparation guides, cultural orientation, health protocols, and daily devotionals.
PDF + PPT · 80 MB
Partner Church Toolkit
Ready-to-use sermon series, children's curriculum, and giving campaign materials to mobilize your congregation.
Gallery · 400+ photos
Photojournalism Gallery
High-resolution, licensed photographs from our field teams — available for editorial, church, and partner use.
New
PDF + Video · 14 sessions
Leadership 360 Curriculum
The full 12-module pastoral leadership training used across Brazil and Indonesia — now available for churches worldwide.
Need something specific?
We can prepare custom materials for your church, school, or partner organization — sermon series, slide decks, translated content, and more.
Give with Purpose
Make a Difference Today
100% of your designated gift reaches the field. Every dollar is tracked, reported, and accounted for.
501(c)(3) Registered
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4-Star Charity Navigator
Tax-Deductible Gift
Your $50 gift supports Feed a Child.
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Where Your Money Goes
Programs & Field Work82%
Administration10%
Fundraising8%
Your Gift In Action
$25Feeds a child for one month
$50Funds one medical consultation
$100Seeds a family garden
$250Trains a community leader
$1,000Sponsors a full village outreach
Reach Out
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you. Whether you want to partner, volunteer, or just learn more — we are here.
Our Global Offices
🇺🇸USA
🇮🇩Indonesia
🇧🇷Brazil
🇮🇹Italy