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Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education. We mobilize U.S. students to transform their communities through service and change the world by building schools in developing countries.
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.
Creating Lasting Change
Hours served by U.S. students
Schools built in 8 developing countries
Students active in buildOn service programs
Students attending buildOn schools globally
You Can Make a Difference
We all have the power to make a positive impact on our world. Find out how you can help break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations.
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