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February 19, 2013
I interned with buildOn in the summer of 2011, after having been introduced to the organization through friends who were both alumni of buildOn's programs in high-school and members of buildOn University Chapters. I were also lucky to meet their head of International Programs in Nepal in 2010 while he was visiting some of their programs in the country. The organization is a dynamic one, that focus on the impact of education on youth but also on adults. Their focus on at-risk youth in the US, supporting them in their education and helping them to serve their community, fosters a sense of activism and responsibility that I believe is essential for everyone and for the greater good. Connecting this work to their actions abroad through treks for teenagers is a wonderful way to expose them to the world and ensure that they keep an open and curious mind for the rest of their lives. These teenagers then become young adults that keep engaging with the issues of inequalities, extreme poverty, the protection of the environment, etc. in their studies and beyond.
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Quite well
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A lot
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Definitely
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2011
February 12, 2013
buildOn is such a great organization that really focuses on making a huge impact in the education sector. Often times education is forgotten or neglected in less fortunate communities and poverty stricken nations, but buildOn makes it a priority to keep education a top priority for all. As buildOn provides support to aid after school programs and international school funding and building they are helping break this cycle. Serving on the young professionals board I'm able to increase awareness, help raise money, and be the change. It feels great to serve and I could not have aligned myself with a better organization that helps make a difference.
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Definitely
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A lot
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Definitely
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2013
February 12, 2013
buildOn is an incredible organization that empowers youth nationally through the value of community service. it also emphasizes the importance of not only thinking locally, but globally through its school construction programs in rural parts of developing countries.
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Definitely
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Definitely
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2013
February 12, 2013
My experience was as both a Donor and a Volunteer with buildOn. In January 2013 I was part of the Groupon trek to Nepal. I can easily say it was the greatest experience of my life. It was absolutely amazing to be part of something that will make a difference and make an improvement in the lives of so many others. To say I have been humbled by the experience would be an understatement. One of the greatest parts of the trek was living with the villagers and learning about their culture and way of life. They were so excited that we were there and took great pride in showing us their village. We had some hilarious moments sitting around the fire with our host families trying to communicate! This trip helped me realize that a few things are universal no matter what language you speak or what country you live in: every parent wants their child to have a good education and a smile is always contagious. I hope to be able to do another buildOn trek soon!
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Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
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2013
February 11, 2013
I've been working with buildOn since 2001 and I have been able to see the change it has helped create in both the local schools and communities across the world. I became involved when they had built less than 50 schools and that number has now reached over 500! I currently help raise funds and awareness in the Philadelphia community for this organization and I'm a proud sponsor of their annual fund raising campaigns.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2013
February 10, 2013
My experiences as a High School Chapter President and Volunteer for buildOn have been among the most powerful and formative of my life. At is core, buildOn is a nonprofit organization with the goal of empowering youth in America to make a positive difference in their communities while helping citizens of developing countries increase their self-reliance through education. Spread out among more than 100 high schools, buildOn students have contributed over one million hours of service in their communities and touched the lives of more than 1,428,615 people in the U.S. itself. Furthermore, since 1991, youth chapters have helped rural communities in various developing countries build more than 500 schools, providing more than 60,000 children and adults with a better access to daily education. When I came across the efforts of buildOn, I was deeply moved and inspired. So far, my most memorable experience with the organization came in July 2012, when my chapter raised $30,000 and traveled to Bramadero, Nicaragua for two weeks to help build a school. It was a life-changing experience and one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Through the buildOn family, I have learned that international service is possible. If we work together, we can grow as a global family and break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations around the world. Ultimately, my experiences with buildOn have inspired me to continue serving until the day that all children around the world have access to a primary school education.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2013
February 8, 2013
Not many organizations have the ability and the introspection to give so much power and voice to those they are trying to help. buildOn is incredible, and I'm so excited for all the amazing work they've done, and all that they will continue to do!
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Definitely
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Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 8, 2013
buildOn is an incredible organization from the staff to the students they serve. Everyone is completely dedicated to the mission and it's amazing to see students so excited about service. Talking to students, it is immediately evident how much they love buildOn programing and how effective the organization is at achieving it's goals. I feel honored to get to be part of such a great group working to make my community and world a better place.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 8, 2013
Choosing the right partner for any project is essential for success. Our choice of buildOn let us participate in building a school in Nicaragua which allowed us to match the core values of our company, Listen Up Espanol, with the needs of this community. Our partnership with buildOn created progress and happiness for the village of Nicaragua and a thorough satisfaction for employees of our company. We will build a school in Haiti in 2013.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 8, 2013
I was in high school where i found this club. It allowed me to meet great friends and leaders all over the community from volunteering and organizing club events. it was definitely a memorable and impacting way for me to find my passions.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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