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Mornings on the worksite are the heart of Trek.
April 3, 2026

Trek in Guatemala: More Than a Trip

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In honor of Women’s History Month, meet women from around the world who overcame barriers to education and built brighter futures through courage and learning.
March 26, 2026

Refusing to Be Left Behind: Women’s History Month

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Detroit buildOn students traveled to Chicago for four days of service, museums, and college exploration. Read our new blog to discover how the trip inspired leadership and connection!
March 19, 2026

Detroit, Meet Chicago: buildOn Students Hit the Road

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See how buildOn, Fitch Group, and School in a Bag are expanding access to education through schools, literacy programs, and essential supplies worldwide.
March 12, 2026

When Education Comes Full Circle: buildOn, Fitch Group, and School in a Bag

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On International Women’s Day, discover how buildOn and EAC helped Ndiougue Diouf begin school for the first time, excel in science, and break a cycle of illiteracy affecting generations of women in her community.
March 5, 2026

International Women’s Day: When One Girl’s Education Changes Everything

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At Bridgeport Military Academy, buildOn Engagement Specialist Cedric and his mother Monée, a teacher, work side by side to inspire students through service, leadership, and education in Bridgeport, CT.
February 26, 2026

Service Runs in the Family: Cedric and Monée Perkins

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In Cerro Alto, Guatemala, a new buildOn school funded by Denis and Britta Nayden and built by the community and The Questers Trek team is transforming education, increasing attendance, and giving children the opportunity to dream bigger.
February 19, 2026

A New Beginning in Cerro Alto, Guatemala

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See how Ndatuwa, Malawi transformed through buildOn’s school building, Enroll, and Adult Literacy Programs, growing enrollment to 658 students and empowering entire families.
February 13, 2026

Ndatuwa, Malawi: When Education Ignites a Community

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