The Krista Foundation encourages and supports young adults engaged in sustained volunteer service in three areas:
The Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship was inspired by the life and vision of Krista Hunt Ausland, who was killed at 25 while volunteering with her husband, Aaron, in community development in rural Bolivia. Believing that one's twenties offer an ideal time to practice the ethic of service, her family, friends, and colleagues want to continue Krista's desire to "show God's love in actions" by providing encouragement and grant support to other young adults who choose a journey of service.