Prairie Youth 2027

Ages: All   •  Location: Mexico   •   Length: 12 Days
$3100.00 (Transportation Included)  •   Service Hours: 40
Meeting Point: Brandon

CTBrandon Youth and Killarney New Life Assembly Youth are partnering together for a Mexico Build Trip with LiveDifferent over spring break 2027. Together, we’ll spend a little over a week in Mexico working alongside a local family together to see their new home become a reality. All of the money raised goes towards not only getting us down there, but also funding the materials to build the home. Come ready to work hard, meet new people, experience a different culture, and be part of a meaningful time together.

On a Build to Mexico, the opportunity to make a difference meets beautiful Mexican culture in the rural countryside of Baja California. During your time with us, you'll meet new friends and create lasting memories while working with a family to help build them a safe home. On top of that, you'll have the chance to take part in a local excursion while trying some of the best, authentic Mexican cuisine around! 

Once we show you around the communities that we work in, we'll introduce you to the family that you will be building alongside. Then, at the end of the week, you'll be able to celebrate together as they enter their new home for the first time.

Over the years, people like you have joined us to help build homes, schools, and clinics in the area nearby. 

We're thrilled you're interested in learning more about how you can help make a difference in Mexico. Please read through the following information and feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions about our Builds.


Minimum Fundraising Requirements:

$3100 - This is the amount each volunteer has been asked to fundraise/contribute to join us on this LiveDifferent Build


There is an initial $300 due within two weeks of being notified that we have reached the minimum requirement of registrations needed to move forward with the Build. Please note, volunteers may choose to start fundraising anytime after registering with the understanding that all donations are non-refundable. LiveDifferent is a registered charity and issues tax receipts for up to 100% of all donations made over $20. Please reference our Donation Policy for more information.

What Is Included
  • Transportation from Manitoba, Canada to our base in Vicente Guerrero, Mexico
  • ​Hotels during travel
  • Tourist fees for Mexico (if required)
  • Dorm style accommodations and family-style meals (traditional Mexican meals with North American options) while at the host location in Mexico
  • Materials and local labour required for your Build project(s)
  • Construction foreman on site
  • Translators(s)
  • Group hosting and facilitation
  • Evening debriefings and activities
  • LiveDifferent staff on-site and available 24/7
  • Family Visit Experience
  • Furniture and groceries for the family's new home
  • Team Dinner Out in Mexico
  • Excursion Day in Mexico
What Is Not Included
  • Any immunizations or testing required for travel (please consult your family physician or local travel clinic)
  • Emergency Travel Medical Insurance (required, please see here for important considerations outlined by the Government of Canada)
  • Trip Interruption and Cancellation Insurance
  • Meals while traveling to and within Mexico (to the base and return)

Day 1 - Fri, Mar 26

 - Leave Brandon early and drive to Utah and stay in hotel


Day 2 - Sat, Mar 27

 - Drive to San Diego and stay in hotel 


Day 3 - Sun, Mar 28

 - Enjoy walk on San Diego beach

 - Drive into Mexico to LD Base

 - Orientation, settle in, meet the family you will be building for


Day 4 - Mon, Mar 29

 - House Building Day

 - Evening activity and devotional


Day 5 - Tue, Mar 30

 - House Building Day (Attend church service at Orphanage) 

 - Evening activity and devotional


Day 6 - Wed, Mar 31

 - House Building Day

 - Evening activity and devotional


Day 7 - Thur, Apr 1

 - House Building Day

 - Evening activity and devotional


Day 8 - Fri, Apr 2

 - Excursion Day (explore the local mountains and the beach and enjoy the local culture) 


Day 9 - Sat, Apr 3

 - House Dedication Day 

 - Final Debriefing


Day 10 - Sun Apr 4

 - Drive to Barstow CA and stay in hotel 


Day 11 - Mon, Apr 5

- Drive to Casper WY and stay in hotel


Day 12 - Tue, Apr 6

 - Drive and arrive home around dinner time

While volunteering in Mexico you will be staying at our Campus near Vicente Guerrero. Rooms are dorm style, however, private accomodations can be arranged for families if needed.

Most volunteers choose to fundraise using their my.livedifferent.com fundraising page. When you register for a Build, you will have the opportunity to create one too. Not everyone fundraises though, some choose to pay for their Build themselves.
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Dates

Mar 26, 2027 - Apr 6, 2027

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    Danielle Endall

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