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Meet Boris, a young Haitian boy who must cross a dangerous bridge to get to school. We build schools so that children like Boris can get to school safely, and that's why our Steps for Students challenge is so important. Every dollar you donate helps us build more schools and remove barriers to education in communities like Boris'. Chip in today!
October 28, 2024

Why We Walk: Boris’ Story

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Learn how buildOn Chicago Program Director Andie Alanis is combining daily walks with social impact in our new blog post! Andie shares why she’s taking the Steps for Students challenge while highlighting educational and environmental barriers facing buildOn students and how community action can create change.
October 24, 2024

Why We Walk: Andie’s Story

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The money we raise as part of our Steps for Students challenge will transform education across the globe! Read our new blog post to learn about Mba Tig Yiri's journey from makeshift classrooms to a new school, and how your donation can help more communities access quality education.
October 17, 2024

Why We Walk: Mba Tig Yiri’s Story

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Have you met Travis? He’s buildOn’s Chief U.S. Program Officer and he’s walking in our Steps for Students challenge in honor of his mom! Hear his story and how he’s working to transform communities across America in our new blog post.
October 11, 2024

Why We Walk: Travis’ Story

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We walk for students like Djinessira. Read our new blog post to hear her journey to education in Mali and how it has inspired our Steps for Students challenge! Learn how you can get involved and make sure every child has a chance at a good education.
October 3, 2024

Why We Walk: Djinessira’s Story

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Global Education Nonprofit Launches October Crowdfunding Challenge For Children in Need
October 1, 2024

‘Steps for Students’ Campaign Spotlights Barriers to School Accessibility

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Together with dedicated teachers like Lineda Donestant, buildOn is transforming rural education in Haiti. Meet this inspiring woman in our new blog post! Her story showcases the power of community and education to uplift lives amidst Haiti's ongoing crisis.
September 26, 2024

A Teacher’s Journey: Transforming Rural Education in Haiti

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Check out our new blog by buildOn summer intern Abby Olson! Abby shares her transformative journey with buildOn, from service trips to Haiti as a student to her time as an intern, highlighting the lasting impact global education and community service has had on her.
September 19, 2024

My Journey with buildOn

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