At a powerful All-In event, NBCUniversal employees joined buildOn students for two transformative days of service in the Bronx, fostering meaningful connections and creating positive change through urban gardening and community engagement. Read all about it in our new blog post!
buildOn
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Stamford, Connecticut 12,703 followers
We unite communities through service and education to ignite a more equitable future.
About us
buildOn has been uniting people through service and education to ignite a more equitable future since 1991. buildOn U.S. mobilizes high school students from marginalized communities to transform their neighborhoods through service. buildOn Global partners with low-income countries to build schools and provide access to education for children and adults.
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http://www.buildon.org
External link for buildOn
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Youth Empowerment, Afterschool programs, International Development, Adult Literacy programs, Service Learning, School Building, Enrolling Out-Of-School Children, and Empowering Communities
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Employees at buildOn
Updates
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And we're gearing up to hit the ground running in 2025! ❤️🔥 #buildOn #ServiceLearning #CommunityImpact
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A new school in Golfo Rosa Amelia is officially complete! ✨ Now, 48 children have a safe and welcoming space to learn and grow. The community and a few of our buildOn U.S. students came together to make this dream a reality, contributing land, resources, and time to build a brighter future. 🌱❤️ As Juan Carlos Vallecillo, resident of Golfo Rosa Amelia, said, “We planted a small seed, we watered it and took care of it, and now it’s blossomed into the beautiful flower we see today.” 🌸 Thank you, Humble Bundle, for being a vital part of this journey! ❤️🔥 #buildOn
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“Now more than ever, we need young leaders who lead with courage and empathy.” —Ana Valdes, buildOn Bronx Alum. At buildOn, we are committed to Pillar #7: We Create Hope. Hope takes action. It takes effort and hard work. Hope is what unites us—and it’s the keystone of everything we do. Since 1991, we’ve been working hard to build a brighter future, engaging students and communities around the globe to enact meaningful, lasting change. We don't just talk about hope. We create it! 🌍✨ #buildOn #WeCreateHope
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"Education is the key to a better tomorrow." —Jocelyne Tenkouano, Burkina Faso Country Director. At buildOn, we embrace this truth through pillar #5: We Elevate Dreams. By empowering students to share their stories and pursue their aspirations, we pave the way for a brighter future for all. Together, we can amplify voices and inspire action. Follow to help us transform communities—because every dream has the power to change the world! 🌍✨ #buildOn #WeElevateDreams
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"In order to see change, you have to be the change." —Laciann Beadle, Alum. At buildOn, we embody this belief through pillar #5: We Uplift Voices. We don’t just hear student voices; we elevate them. We believe in their potential and invest in their growth. This is how we empower young leaders to thrive. Across our six U.S. regions, countless students are eager to step up as community leaders. Together, we can create a future where their voices lead the way! 🌟 #buildOn #WeUpliftVoices
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“Education is the best inheritance we can give our children.” —Elizabeth Bermudez Centeno, Parent in Nicaragua 🧡 2,750 SCHOOLS BUILT 🧡 350,000 STUDENTS ACCESSING EDUCATION 🧡 5 MILLION VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS Schools are more than just buildings—they symbolize the strength of a community’s foundation. That’s why pillar #4 is: We Build Schools. Right now, your donation will be TRIPLED, amplifying your impact in communities that need your support. Let’s come together to build brighter futures! 💪❤️🔥 #buildOn #WeBuildSchools