We are Breaking the Cycle

The story of buildOn is the story of people who have taken charge of their own lives, and who are finding ways to change their communities and our world.

• From a high school student whose view of the world was transformed by building a school thousands of miles away, to a businessman who sees a new way to invest in the future.
• From a grandmother’s delight at the opportunities she sees for the generations ahead, to a Bronx high school whose students and teachers embrace the power of service.

Explore the stories below, then take action to break the cycle in your own life, and in the communities and world that you call home.

Maria’s Story An inner city teen expands her horizons	Tierra’s Story A college student overcomes adversity	Ruth’s Story A daughter fulfills a father’s vision
Ndawala’s Story A father learns to read and write	A Bronx Tale An urban high school overcomes adversity	Felisiya’s Story A grandmother keeps joy alive
Carlyle’s Story A businessman looks beyond the numbers	Ibrahim’s Story An actor inspires the next generation	Your Story is Next… Break the Cycle today!

The work of buildOn is made possible by the generous support of people like you. You are the catalyst that empowers students in the US and communities around the world.