Afterschool Service Programs

buildOn’s afterschool youth service programs mobilize urban teens to lift up their communities and change the world through intensive local community service and by building schools in some of the poorest countries on the planet. We are a movement of students, educators and communities. We believe in the power of partnerships that passionately act for the common good. Through our afterschool programs, teens inspire people across neighborhoods, across cities, and across continents to reach and think beyond their realm of possibility. Learn More >>>

Global School Construction

buildOn’s Global School Construction Program provides rural communities in developing nations across the globe with access to education. We are breaking ground on a new school every four days with the help of our U.S. afterschool program members, donors and parents who have provided almost 1,000,000 volunteer work days to build schools for their children. Through a methodology that puts gender equality at the forefront and villagers in control, we are providing not only schools, but the knowledge and the power to change entire communities. Learn More >>>

Our Impact

The impact of buildOn’s work is profound. Our programs unlock the potential of under-resourced communities around the globe. The urban teens and villagers we work with are rebuilding our world by forming a new generation of social leaders. They are our future teachers, business leaders, activists and artists. They are the ones who believe that together we can change the world. Learn More >>>