Country Reviews
TONGA | |
"I would go on this trip again in a heartbeat. The people are so amazing out there because they are so close to God in so many ways. They were so in tune with the spirit and they taught me how to do the same." - Elisabeth, age 18, Utah
| "My trip to Tonga was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. Going into the trip, I was expecting to bless others with my service. While that was true, the Tongans gratitude and blessings I've received have given me back more than I sacrificed! The spirit and humility that I was able to feel in the members' homes was incredible. Everyone I met on the trip inspired me in some way to just try a little harder to be better. it was a life-changing experience that I'm so glad to have completed. I love Tonga!" -Jolina, age 19, Alberta, Canada "Going to Tonga is something I'll cherish forever. I am so glad that I found HEFY. There are really no other programs that allow LDS teenagers to go somewhere foreign and do service projects like this." -Joselyn, age 16, Wisconsin"This trip was incredible. The people of Tonga taught me more about love and service than I ever though possible." -Courtney, age 19, Utah |
BELIZE | |
| "It was a wonderful life changing experience that gave me the opportunity to make lasting friendships and to change the world. Our world is everything we know. I was able to expand my own world and the worlds of the people we came in contact with." -Tatianna, age 17, Illinois "Belize was full of hard work. They needed help and I am ultra super glad I had the opportunity." -Nick, age 18, New Hampshire"I loved my trip to Belize. I never knew I could grow to love a people so much in just two weeks. The experiences I had were definitely life changing." -Alyson, age 18, Utah "It was great to learn new things, and grow together as members of the church, both those participating in HEFY and those residing in Belize. It was a trip well worth any sacrifices it took to get there. It was an amazing pre-mission experience." -Jen, age 17, Arizona |
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FIJI | |
| "Fiji is the most amazing island I have ever been to. There is a lot of time for bonding. At the end of the trip you realize that you never want to leave." -Nick, 16, New Hampshire "It has changed my outlook on life and it has made me realize how much we have and how little they have but they are still very happy. Fijians are one of the friendliest people on earth." -Kyle, age 16, Oregon"This trip was wonderful-the service, the culture, and especially the people. We got to work alongside the most loving and humble villagers, constantly played with their beautiful children, get to know the members and have amazing missionary opportunities. It was the greatest experience!" -Katherine, age 19, Utah "Everyone should go on this humanitarian trip to Fiji. It absolutely changed my life. Interacting with the Fijians, who are the most loving people I have ever met is something I will never forget. We go there to hopefully change people's situations, but I came back with so much more than just having built bathrooms for people in need. I also came back with a strengthened testimony and a stamp on my head put there by all of the Fijian people." -Courtney, age 19, Utah |
PERU | |
"This trip has taught me so much about where true happiness comes from; it comes from living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Peru is such a beautiful and enchanting country, as are its people. I will never forget the feelings I had there!" -Alizabeth, age 19, California "Peru made me realize that things in life don't matter. The incredible love you feel for the people you serve by the end of the trip is phenomenal. It doesn't compare to anything else." -Alyssa, age 17, Utah"I drew so much closer than I have ever been to my Savior. I have such a greater testimony of the gospel now. The feelings that I felt and the spirit that I felt with me in Peru can't even be described in words." -Alison, age 16, Utah "Going to Peru was a life changing experience. It sincerely opened my eyes in realizing how abundantly blessed I am. I saw miracles daily within the lives of the Peruvians we served, the group I was with, and especially in my own life. I loved learning how to interact with different personalities and with a different culture. The service we did in Peru made me realize how much of a difference I can make in this world." -Bryanna, age 17, Utah |
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"From my trip to Fiji I have gained balance, perspective, faith, strength, irreplaceable friendships, fun memories, experience, and love that far surpasses anything I could have given or expected. I feel so blessed for my experiences in Fiji and wouldn't trade them for anything! Vinaka HEFY!" -Nichole, age 16, California 