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Discover 10 impactful Earth Day service ideas inspired by buildOn’s work in the United States and around the world—from community cleanups to tree planting. Take action for a sustainable future today!
April 17, 2025

10 Impactful Ways to Serve Your Community On Earth Day

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Discover how buildOn and EAC are breaking barriers for children with albinism in Mali. Learn how inclusive education is transforming lives and challenging stigma. Read Maimouna's inspiring story in our new blog post!
April 10, 2025

Subverting Stigma: How buildOn and EAC Create Educational Opportunities for Children with Albinism in Africa

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The U.S. faces a dropout crisis. At the current rate, nearly 1/5 of economically-disadvantaged students starting high school will not graduate–at a huge cost to themselves and society at large. buildOn works with students in many of the most challenged schools in the country. Our youth service programs empower students to better their communities and cultivate the resilience and leadership skills needed for academic and personal success. An incredible 98% of buildOn students graduate high school. Here’s why that’s so important:
April 8, 2025

Infographic: The Dropout Crisis in America

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Discover how buildOn and Circle of Sisterhood are empowering girls through education. Learn about our partnership, school construction projects, and transformative Trek experiences in our new blog post!
March 27, 2025

Empowerment Through Education: buildOn and Circle of Sisterhood

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Discover how women in rural Malawi are transforming their lives through buildOn’s Adult Literacy Program. From learning to sign their names to boosting crop yields, learn how education empowers women and uts entire communities in our new blog post!
March 20, 2025

From Thumbprint to Signature: How Women Are Transforming Rural Malawi Through Literacy

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buildOn Chicago students are transforming their communities through service learning! With over 500,000 service hours addressing food insecurity and environmental justice, these young leaders from Chicago's South and West Sides are building a stronger, more equitable city. Read more in our new blog post.
March 13, 2025

Building A Stronger Chicago: How buildOn Students Lead Through Service Learning

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with 10 impactful ways to honor women’s achievements and create change. From supporting women-owned businesses to going on a Trek, read our new blog post to discover how you can make a difference.
March 4, 2025

10 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month

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Discover how buildOn is making a difference in Detroit through service learning, global Treks, and civic engagement in our new blog post. Join the movement to transform communities and create lasting change!
February 27, 2025

Transforming Detroit Through Service: How buildOn Strengthens Students and Communities

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