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buildOn is a movement. We’ve been uniting communities through service and education to ignite a more equitable future since 1991.
We mobilize people in low-income countries to build schools. Our American youth transform their own neighborhoods through service and change the world by helping build these schools.
Creating Lasting Change
Hours served by U.S. students
Schools built in 8 low-income countries
Students attending buildOn schools globally
We’re Building a Movement
Our U.S. Service Learning Program gives students in underperforming urban high schools the opportunity to impact their local communities in powerful ways. And through our Global School Construction Program, our students prove that service and education can build a stronger community and a better future.
Explore Our Work
In the U.S., we empower youth to serve our cities — helping senior citizens, the unhoused, and younger kids.
Globally, we break ground on a new school every two days in the economically poorest places on the planet.
In partnership, we work with businesses and community leaders to grow our impact around the world.
You Can Make a Difference
We all have the power to make a positive impact! Discover how you can help unite communities through service and education to ignite a more equitable future.
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