Trinidad: An Island Named for the Trinity
Faith in Action
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Community Health Education & Caribbean Discovery
1 Week of Service • Cultural Immersion • Servant Leadership
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Did You Know?
In 1498, Christopher Columbus spotted three mountain peaks rising from the island's southern coast and named it “La Isla de la Trinidad” — the Island of the Trinity — in honor of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. More than 500 years later, Trinidad still carries that name. It also carries a real need: with just 18 doctors for every 100,000 citizens, many Trinidadian communities have limited access to basic health information and preventive care.
An Island Named for the Trinity
An island named for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a fitting place to practice what it means to be Christ's hands. Your team will partner with a local community health organization to bring hygiene, nutrition, and disease-prevention education directly to communities that have limited access to this kind of information — leading workshops for children, mothers, and families on practical, life-saving health habits. Every lesson taught on handwashing, clean water, or basic nutrition is a small, tangible act of the caring, others-focused love Jesus modeled again and again. Students who serve in Trinidad come home changed — not because they cured every illness, but because they discovered what it means to carry Christ's compassion into a community that's hurting.
The Worldwide Faith in Action Difference
Cross-Cultural Ministry • Daily Devotions • Local Community Partnership • Health Education Workshops • Caribbean Culture & History • 1 Week of Hands-On Service
The Worldwide Navigators Difference
Sojourn – Gain a better understanding of the community you’re visiting. Learn about different religions or spiritual practices. How do these impact the communities? How does religion or spirituality influence local traditions?
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Savor – Will you choose sweet or savory? Take the time to visit local markets and discover unique local ingredients. Learn how to prepare traditional meals & local favorites.
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Tip of the Tongue – Each morning, take the time to learn a few basic greetings and phrases in the local language. Learn how to write greetings & your name in the local script.
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A Wrinkle in Time – History influences our present. Discover the history of the country you visit. Hear the stories of your guides & their family history. Where do they come from?
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Journal Journeys – Take some time to reflect on the day’s events and document your journey. Spend a moment journaling about the day had & day ahead. These are memories for a lifetime!
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Culture – From local dances, festivals, or simple gestures to communicate – all of these make up a country’s culture. Learn and practice cultural norms & how to show respect in the culture you visit.
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Welcome to Trinidad! After flying into Piarco International Airport, we’ll transfer to our hotel and settle in. Meet the rest of the team over a welcome dinner. Opening devotional and orientation: what does it mean to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in a new culture?
Meet our local community health partners for a full orientation — workshop plans, team roles, and an introduction to the communities we’ll serve this week. Our first day of health education workshops follows, teaching hygiene, nutrition, and disease-prevention basics to children, mothers, and families. Afternoon: time at the beach or a nearby cultural site. Evening devotional on Christ’s example of caring for others.
Workshops continue, covering topics like clean water, handwashing, and basic nutrition for growing families. Afternoon: sightseeing and cultural time in the surrounding area. Evening devotional on being Christ’s hands in tangible, practical ways.
Workshops continue. Today’s devotional focuses on compassion for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Afternoon: free time for shopping and cultural exploration.
Our final day of workshops wraps with a team debrief on the week’s work. Evening devotional: reflecting on what it means to be faithful in seasons of hard, unglamorous work.
Say goodbye to our local health education partners as we shift into a day of cultural and natural discovery. Visit Caroni Swamp, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, home to the brilliant Scarlet Ibis. Continue to Maracas Beach for kayaking and relaxation, then explore Port of Spain’s Ariapita Avenue for authentic Trinidadian creole cuisine.
Final group devotional and debrief: what did God teach us this week? Enjoy breakfast and one last dip in the hotel pool before transferring to the airport for your international flight home.
Extend Your Trip
Add a Day: Pitch Lake
Visit the Pitch Lake in La Brea, the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world — a bizarre and fascinating geological wonder found nowhere else on this scale. Walk across its bubbling black surface with a local guide and learn about its centuries of use, from indigenous communities to modern road-building.
Choose Your Impact
Every Faith in Action trip pairs a full week of hands-on service with a tour component that immerses students in local history, culture, and faith. This Trinidad itinerary can be shortened, extended, or modified to fit your school’s calendar and budget.
Value — 7–8 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 3 Meals Per Day • Health Education Materials • Daytime Tour Director • 4 Days of Service (Community Health Education)
Classic — 9–10 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 3 Meals Per Day • Health Education Materials • Daytime Guided Tour Director • 4 Days of Service (Community Health Education) + Cultural Excursions
Epic — 10–12 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 3.5–4 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 3 Meals Per Day • Health Education Materials • 24/7 Guided Tour Director • 4 Days of Service (Community Health Education) + Extended Cultural Immersion • Final Night Celebration Dinner & Commissioning Service
Interested in adding or modifying activities? All Faith in Action itineraries can be customized — extend the service week, add a second community partner, or swap in additional cultural excursions.
Collections: Faith & Missions · Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science · Indigenous Populations & Tribes · Animal Adventures
Course of Study: Philosophy & Religion · Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science · Education & Volunteer Teaching · Public Health & Medical
Impact Project: Good Health and Well-Being
Destination: Central America & The Caribbean
Overseas adventures in Trinidad and Tobago are filled with Indian heritage, Caribbean culture and the laid-back ambiance of the islands. Whether you’re visiting to learn about conservation, Caribbean culture and history, or the biological diversity of an island, you’ll gain an appreciation for Trinidad and Tobago’s unique place in the world over the course of the week.
Value
3-6 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime & Self-Guided Tour Director
- 1 Impact Project
Classic
7-12 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime Guided Tour Director
- Up to 2 Impact Projects
Epic
7-14 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 3.5 - 4-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- 24/7 Guided Tour Director
- Up to 3 Impact Projects
- Final Night Celebration Dinner
Interested in adding or modifying activities? No problem! All Worldwide Navigator itineraries can be customized to your liking!
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