As we launch into a new year, we anticipate what God has in store for YWAM Ships Aotearoa in 2025. We are thrilled to share the dates and outreach opportunities for the year ahead.
2025 Trinity Koha Dental Clinic Outreach Dates
The Trinity Koha Dental Clinic (TKDC) uses mobile units to provide urgent dental care in New Zealand communities, utilising dental professionals and non-clinical volunteers. If you are a dental professional, we would love to connect with you about being a part of it. Here is a list of clinics scheduled for 2025.
Confirmed Clinics
- February 10-21: Te Araroa/Ruatoria
- March 10-21: Tauranga
- March 31-April 11: Gisborne/Te Karakas
Dates In Process
- May: RSE workers near Tauranga
- June: Opotiki
- July: Auckland
- September: Tokora/Putaruru
To register your interest or to find out more, email us at dental@ysa.nz
2025 YWAM KOHA Outreach Dates
Preparation for the next outreach of YWAM KOHA has officially begun! The work of the YWAM KOHA starts long before she arrives in Fiji. The Preparation Phase sets the stage for all we can do for the rest of the year. We need plumbers, electricians, handymen, painters, and those who will chip paint, make beds, cook, clean, and carry out other general tasks. If you are available at any time from February to April, we can find a place for you. Our team is hard at work ensuring the ship is ready to serve communities across the Pacific. Every detail is important, from maintenance and upgrades to restocking vital supplies so that YWAM KOHA can continue bringing hope and practical support to those in need.
Continuing the momentum from 2024, we will start outreaches by hosting land-based clinics in Fiji in the greater Suva region and surrounding areas. These outreaches will focus on primary healthcare, dental services, vision services, and community development. We will work closely with local and national health providers to meet pressing needs and build relationships in these communities.
Then, the YWAM KOHA is scheduled to sail to Fiji to bring healthcare, dental care and vision services to isolated island communities with limited access to resources. You can join both onboard and onshore teams for these special outreaches. This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to make a significant impact.
2025 YWAM KOHA Dates
- Preparation Phase: February, March, April
- Land OR 1: April 5 – April 12 (1 week)
- Land OR 2: April 19 – April 26 (1 week)
- Ship OR 1: May 17 – May 31 (2 weeks)
- Ship OR 2: June 7 – June 14 (1 week)
- Ship OR 3: June 21 – July 5 (2 weeks)
- Ship OR 4: July 12 – August 23 (6 weeks). This outreach will be in Tuvalu, and we ask volunteers to stay with us for the entire outreach.
- Ship OR 5: September 6 – September 13 (1 week)
- Ship OR 6: September 20 – October 4 (2 weeks)
- Land OR 3: October 11 – October 18 (1 week)
- Land OR 4: October 25 – November 1 (1 week)
To register your interest in joining us as a volunteer, please complete this inquiry form:
How You Can Be Involved
- Volunteer Opportunities
No matter your skill set, there’s a place for you to serve. We need medical professionals, tradespeople, educators, and general volunteers to join our teams. Whether you’re onboard the YWAM KOHA, part of a land-based outreach, or the dental clinics, your contribution is invaluable and will make a tangible difference. - Partner With Us
Our work is made possible through the generosity of our partners. Whether you are an individual, organisation, or church, there are many ways to support this mission, from financial giving to donating supplies to offering professional expertise. - Prayer With Us
We believe in the power of prayer in every aspect of our work. Join us in praying for open doors, provision, and fruitful ministry through 2025. Your prayers are an essential part of our mission.
A Year of Opportunity
2025 is shaping up to be a year of growth, impact, and transformation. We are expectant for the changed lives and the empowered communities through these outreaches. Your involvement through volunteering, partnering, or praying is essential to make this vision a reality.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring hope and healing to the nations. Together, in 2025, let’s empower health in the Pacific. We can’t wait to serve alongside you!