#  @buildon buildOn buildOn posts on YouTube about buildon, education, in the, breaking the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW5YmAE-lAbdUId1ksDdBaQ/interactions)  - [--] Week [---] +57% - [--] Month [-----] -36% - [--] Months [------] +23% - [--] Year [------] +531% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW5YmAE-lAbdUId1ksDdBaQ/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -56% - [--] Months [---] +163% - [--] Year [---] +336% ### Followers: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW5YmAE-lAbdUId1ksDdBaQ/followers)  - [--] Week [---] +0.89% - [--] Month [---] +1.60% - [--] Months [---] +9.30% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/youtube::UCW5YmAE-lAbdUId1ksDdBaQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 99.08% [countries](/list/countries) 55.96% [finance](/list/finance) 21.1% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 7.34% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 7.34% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 4.59% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 1.83% [agencies](/list/agencies) 0.92% **Social topic influence** [buildon](/topic/buildon) #8, [education](/topic/education) 61.47%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 33.94%, [breaking](/topic/breaking) 22.94%, [build](/topic/build) 18.35%, [the world](/topic/the-world) 18.35%, [countries](/topic/countries) 18.35%, [malawi](/topic/malawi) 13.76%, [movement](/topic/movement) 13.76%, [nepal](/topic/nepal) 12.84% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@buildonempowers](/creator/undefined) [@buildonofficial](/creator/undefined) [@scbgroup8314](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [BUILDon (B)](/topic/buildon) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "When students step in to meet real needs #comparisonisthethiefofjoy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cESVjSQuuA) 2026-02-04T17:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "A partnership rooted in love building [---] schools in his honor #nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-UhRCxhIJcI) 2026-02-03T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "We Build Hope Every [--] seconds in the U.S. a student drops out of school costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in incarceration health care and welfare costs as well as lost revenue. But we know these students WANT to succeed. buildOn's Service Learning Programs empower students to serve -- helping seniors citizens the homeless and younger children in their communities. We take these same students to build schools in some of the poorest countries on the planet. Through service students learn to see themselves as the solution not the problem. And they elevate expectations for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=200pw5HynJ8) 2013-11-26T22:29Z [---] followers, 33.4K engagements "Nepal Trek Bathroom Tips ๐ฟ buildOn Language & Culture Guide Nepal Trek Bathroom Tips ๐ฟ buildOn Language & Culture Guide Headed to Nepal on Trek with buildOn In this video youll learn what to expect when using the bathroom and shower facilities in rural communities along with helpful language tips in Nepali to navigate these situations with confidence and respect. From asking "Where is the bathroom" to understanding local shower customs this guide will help you prepare for daily hygiene on Trek while honoring cultural norms. Remember to always bring your own toilet paper respect privacy and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2C7FXlrKG9g) 2024-04-16T20:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Learn Basic Greetings in Wolof buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Basic Greetings in Wolof buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek In this short language video learn how to say key greetings and introduce yourself in Wolofone of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal. Join buildOn team members in Senegal as they guide you through simple and respectful phrases. These everyday phrases will help you connect with community members show respect and make your Trek experience even more memorable. And dont worrythere will always be translators to help you go deeper in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7xNawWNM0xI) 2024-04-16T22:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Before and After of a new school in Senegal โค๐ฅ Before and After of a new school in Senegal โค๐ฅ buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #senegal #buildingschools #beforeandafter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8zFecCQUg5A) 2025-03-14T23:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Obama's Full Speech at buildOn Breakfast [----] Barack Obama was honored at a buildOn (then Building With Books) breakfast back in [----]. This is the speech in its entirety. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Barack" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DVWPhRAUtUo) 2012-05-31T15:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Build a School with buildOn Trek with buildOn: Travel to Build a School. Transform a LifeIncluding Your Own. Education is the key to unlocking opportunitybut across the globe millions of children still lack access to safe quality classrooms. At buildOn we believe that no one should be denied an education because of where they were born. With buildOns Trek Program you can help change that. Trek isnt a vacationits a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel in solidarity serve alongside a rural community and help construct a new school that will open doors for generations. ๐งฑ Build a school with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QLuMIWnSCWw) 2023-06-28T18:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Malawi - Greetings with Eric and Vitu Learn Chichewa Greetings for Malawi buildOn Trek Language Tips Traveling to Malawi on a buildOn Trek In this short and engaging video buildOn Trek Leaders teach you basic greetings and simple introductions in Chichewathe national language of Malawi. These everyday phrases will help you interact respectfully with community members greet elders and children appropriately and make your Trek experience more meaningful. Whether you're on the worksite or meeting your host family learning a few key words is a great way to connect. ๐ Learn more about buildOn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_-Vi-RbIk6Q) 2024-04-16T21:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "What Its Like to Build a School in Malawi Trek with Bronx Students What Its Like to Build a School in Malawi Trek with Bronx Students In March a group of buildOn students from the Bronx traveled to Malawi to help break ground on a new schoolserving in solidarity with local community members and building something bigger than themselves. Join Isatu Jacqueline and their classmates from the Bronx School for Law Government and Justice as they mix cement carry bricks and form deep connections with their host families during their 10-day Trek experience with buildOn. From morning dances to long" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b1JtC1ofpCA) 2024-06-03T20:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Learn Simple Wolof Questions for Connecting in Senegal buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Simple Wolof Questions for Connecting in Senegal buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek or just eager to connect with local communities In this short and helpful video learn how to say simple questions in Wolof one of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal. Join buildOn team members as they walk you through common questions you may want to ask community members on Trek. These phrases are a great way to show respect build connections and start conversations during your Trek." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lX3VCkfmieU) 2024-04-16T22:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Building a School in Senegal with buildOn Students In the spring of [----] [--] buildOn students from the Bronx traveled to rural Senegal to break ground on a new school in partnership with the local community. Two of these students Gil De Jesus and Alahna Ortiz share the impacts their service had on the local community and themselves. Senegal West Africa buildOn education literacy community service Bronx New York City high school students Senegal West Africa buildOn education literacy community service Bronx New York City high school students" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vqgo4lQOVps) 2018-02-08T15:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "3000 Schools Strong Celebrating a Global buildOn Milestone In [----] buildOn completed our first school in Malawi. [--] years later we returned to break ground on our 3000th school worldwide. To mark this historic milestone we reunited with Ruth Tenthani one of the first to attend that original school in Misomali Village to celebrate how education continues to change lives across the globe. [----] schools strong. Countless opportunity ignited. And were just getting started. buildon.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IhErJUVksoY) 2025-11-20T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Community-led action is the foundation of sustainable change #buildingschools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TpKyai3T4PM) 2026-02-05T17:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Building Schools Through Corporate Partnership SCB Group x buildOn Building Schools Through Corporate Partnership SCB Group x buildOn Together the SCB Group and buildOn are expanding access to education through a partnership rooted in shared values. On a buildOn Trek corporate sponsors move beyond financial support and step into community working alongside local leaders to help build a school that will serve generations of students. For teams like SCB the experience brings the meaning of sponsorship to life creating lasting connections to the students families and educators they are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cwoSkgHfpK4) 2026-01-27T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Building schools in Mali for young gold miners Building schools in Mali for young gold miners buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit #mali" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wVPAJQskXvw) 2025-10-28T14:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Building a school in Guatemala (part 5) Building a school in Guatemala (part 5) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8pJzGPJ2eLo) 2025-09-23T00:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Nicaragua - How to make Gallo Pinto How to Make Gallo Pinto Traditional Nicaraguan Cooking with buildOn Join us in the kitchen with a local Nicaraguan cook as she teaches you how to make Gallo Pinto one of Nicaraguas most beloved traditional dishes. ๐๐ซ In this video youll learn: What makes Gallo Pinto unique Step-by-step cooking instructions Why this flavorful blend of rice and beans is a staple in Nicaraguan homes If you're heading to Nicaragua on Trek with buildOn get ready to try (and maybe even cook) this delicious local dish for yourself ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9FZW68dcnG0) 2024-04-16T19:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Building a school in Senegal Building a school in Senegal buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #interview #senegal #buildingschools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JPHU70AcdA) 2025-09-05T18:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "What We're Grateful for this Year What Are You Thankful For Gratitude Around the World with buildOn ๐๐ From Chicago to Malawi students educators and community members share what theyre most thankful forfrom family and friends to education and service. At buildOn gratitude fuels our movement to break barriers and build hope through service and education. As we reflect on the year were reminded how much we have to be thankful forand how much more we can achieve when we come together. โจ What are you grateful for this year Learn more about buildOn and get involved: https://www.buildon.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9g8W4qjT9Rg) 2022-11-21T21:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Covenant Signing in Mali Today we gathered to sign a covenant to build the school with the community. If all in the village sign we will break ground and build the school buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9hnkKKCqWpI) 2011-03-09T15:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Ron's host family in Nicaragua buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A-Empc0E9ss) 2011-03-09T17:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Breaking the Cycle - Maria's Story Maria Cevallos shares the story of her life-changing trip to Malawi and the lessons that she brought home to the Bronx. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers malawi africa bronx student" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B6VZbsh5YJQ) 2012-10-25T15:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Immigrant. Veteran. Leader. Michael Taveras Shares His buildOn Journey Changemakers Immigrant. Veteran. Leader. Michael Taveras Shares His buildOn Journey Changemakers buildOn taught me empathy compassion and how to lead by example. Michael Taveras ๐ Meet Michael Taveras a buildOn alum whose journey took him from the Dominican Republic to New York City from high school service projects to college graduation fatherhood and military service. In this episode of our Alumni Interview series Michael shares how buildOn became his chosen familysupporting him through uncertainty college finals and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BmWVC5AHRnI) 2024-11-04T22:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Return to Misomali Malawi Jim Ziolkowski recounts his previous experiences at Misomali Malawi and shares about his most recent visit there. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Jim Ziolkowski Malawi africa empowerment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BuARYFBj1b4) 2012-11-09T23:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildOn is a Movement buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Footage and Editing by Revisionist (www.Revisionist.Co) Footage captured and donated by William Taufic Photography (www.williamtaufic.com/) Music donated by The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dhum4pKT_Wo) 2012-01-06T20:49Z [---] followers, 36.7K engagements "Bronx Students Build a School in Nepal Trek with buildOn Bronx Students Build a School in Nepal Trek with buildOn What does it look like when buildOn students and alumni from the Bronx travel across the world to stand in solidarity with a rural community in Museti Nepal It looks like hard work. It looks like joy. It looks like change. In this powerful glimpse into buildOns Trek program watch as U.S. students unite with local families to break ground on a new schoollaying the foundation for brighter futures through education. This isnt charity. Its collaboration. Its service in solidarity. Its" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DjoGawUtTX8) 2025-04-01T21:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Breaking the Cycle - Joahan's Story buildOn New York program coordinator Joahan Suarez speaks about the inspiration he gets from buildOn students and his work at Banana Kelly High School in the South Bronx. Read his full story at http://www.buildon.org/p=13889 Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org/breaking-the-cycle/itstartshere/ buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EXH44v3ztgM) 2013-05-07T11:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski at GE Digital's Minds + Machines [----] Watch our Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski join a panel at GE Digital's Minds + Machines [----] to share how buildOn is bringing together emerging corporate leaders and buildOn students to share skills cultivate leadership and create real change in underserved communities around the world. Full panel here: https://youtu.be/6fle4j8ANwM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FQvugUp2A0o) 2017-11-10T19:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Bronx Service Learning Reflections: Teen Sexual Health After a service learning class on sexual health from our Youth Engagement Zone in the Bronx student Alondra Paez discusses the importance of maintaining an open dialogue about such matters. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FTtXdI6czV8) 2012-01-11T15:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Why Build a School with buildOn Every year hundreds of American high schoolers college students and adults travel with buildOn to construct schools in the worlds economically poorest countries. They make these treks because theyre committed to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education - but their school building experiences encompass so much more than that. Watch this video and hear why the travel to build see the impact of their work and get a first-hand look at the entire buildOn school building experience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQKIeHHQyqk) 2014-08-18T16:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Mali Welcome A village in Mali welcomes buildOn and the building of a new school. From a [----] construction site. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers school in Africa youth service afterschool village education buildOn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GqK_o3yl5Q0) 2011-03-09T17:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Service Learning & Social Justice and Leaders in Training Empowering Youth to Lead Change buildOns Service Learning & Social Justice Programs At buildOn we believe youth are powerful agents of change. Thats why were not only mobilizing students to serve their communitieswere also equipping them to lead the movement for systemic change. Through buildOns Service Learning and Social Justice program students are tackling the root causes of inequality through advocacy and action. And through our Leaders in Training program theyre gaining the skills confidence and support to lead that work and make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H-0sYQiOPqM) 2021-03-25T16:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Difference Is You The Difference is You Join the Movement to End Education Inequality Whats the difference between a dream and a future A hope and a reality The answer is simple: you. In communities around the world millions of people are fighting to overcome povertybut without access to education their potential remains out of reach. At buildOn we partner with students parents and entire communities who are determined to learn grow and create lasting change. Your support turns hope into action. It helps parents build schools empowers women through adult literacy programs and equips youth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H3sCg-iL0Co) 2021-11-28T18:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Jim Ziolkowksi Founder & CEO of buildOn Jim Ziolkowski is the best-selling author of Walk in Their Shoes and the Founder President and CEO of buildOn. At home or abroad Jims goal is to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Inspired by his own travels to some of the most impoverished countries in the world and his experiences living in Harlem Jim derailed his fast-track career in corporate finance at GE to dedicate his life to buildOn. Read Jim's bestselling book Walk in Their Shoes on Amazon. Learn more at:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IASP1dIc_-s) 2014-08-19T19:49Z [---] followers, 10K engagements "Nicaragua 2010: Working for our food in La Soledad How students from our afterschool programs in the US eat while on Trek building schools in Nicaragua. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers nicaragua school in nicaragua" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IziD311491s) 2011-03-09T17:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "buildOn Student Reflections in Nicaragua: Teaching in La Soledad buildOn Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua: While in La Soledad the American students fully emerse themselves in village life and partake in different cultural activities like learning basic Spanish picking coffee beans cow milking and learning traditional Nicaraguan dancing. Watch as our Detroit students engage and teach the local children a Spanish/English lesson on colors. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JmUw0FPwNPY) 2011-03-09T15:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Founder Jim Ziolkowski on Why Solidarity Matters [----] Gala Speech buildOn Founder Jim Ziolkowski on Why Solidarity Matters [----] Gala Speech Education is a fire that nobody can put out. Jim Ziolkowski ๐ฅ๐ At the [----] Invest in Hope Gala buildOn Founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski delivers a powerful speech about what it really means to be a movementand why solidarity service and education are more urgent than ever. From Malawi to the South Bronx this moving keynote shares the incredible story of Mohamad a former refugee turned buildOn student who is now in medical school. It also lifts up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KmPGxjK8kMM) 2025-02-27T21:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Building a school in Guatemala (part 6) Building a school in Guatemala (part 6) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPBMuO-BrAE) 2025-09-24T00:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildOn talks to General Colin Powell buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning diversity students powell building with books" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MHWOe66q19Y) 2012-10-05T19:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "International Travel Changes Students buildOn Groundbreakers International Travel Changes Students buildOn Groundbreakers buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #interview #nepal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MmmjmWvrWx0) 2025-06-15T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Connecting With Senior Citizens - Gangnam Style buildOn volunteers spend their Saturdays transforming communities by doing direct service in their communities. These teens from Chicago's Theodore Roosevelt High School connect with seniors at Northeast Levy Senior Center by playing games dancing and learning about their stories. Video produced by Srijan Tamrakar. Song: instrumental karaoke version of Waiting On the World to Change by John Mayer. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1RoUUMkCkk) 2013-01-24T19:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Are You In Join the Youth-Led Movement for Change buildOn Are You In Join the Youth-Led Movement for Change buildOn Were building a better worldare you in โ๐ buildOn mobilizes youth from under-resourced high schools across the U.S. to transform their communities through serviceand with your support we're developing the next generation of leaders and changemakers. In this bold and energizing spot produced in partnership with NBCUniversals Creative Impact Lab and The Warhol Creative were calling on YOU to step up and be part of the movement. Because when students serve communities grow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OBxZmmqVCpc) 2025-03-22T00:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn CEO Jim Ziolkowski Interviews Mother Teresa buildOn founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski interviews Mother Teresa with real questions from innercity US students. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers mother teresa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P3yPuvm13zw) 2011-12-08T19:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Breaking The Cycle - Carlyle's Story Carlyle Peake shares his story of stepping up to take action and to help empower students from some of the nation's toughests neighborhoods buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PHB5wZ67dL4) 2012-12-12T13:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "From the Bronx to Nepal: Khadijahs Journey of Service buildOn Gala [----] From the Bronx to Nepal: Khadijahs Journey of Service buildOn Gala [----] Together we are buildOn. Khadijah Cham ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฝ At the [----] Invest in Hope Gala Khadijah Cham a buildOn alum and first-generation college graduate delivered an unforgettable speech about the power of service solidarity and opportunity. From serving meals in her Bronx community to breaking ground on schools in Malawi and Nepal Khadijahs story is a testament to how buildOn transforms lives through education and serviceboth locally and globally. ๐ Today" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QDjW1Gl2x2A) 2024-11-22T16:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Build a new school with us in Burkina Faso ๐งก Build a new school with us in Burkina Faso ๐งก buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit #burkinafaso" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qn03pc4eWIU) 2025-03-25T00:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Thank You Katharine McPhee A video message from buildOn CEO and Founder Jim Ziolkowski to American pop singer songwriter and actress Katharine McPhee. Katharine McPhee and her husband Nick Cokas have been instrumental in the expansion of buildOn operations to Burkina Faso in West Africa. It is with their support buildOn has broken ground on the first primary school in Burkina Faso in the Taga Village. Generations of children will now have an education through the school. To learn more about the partnership with Katharine and Nick check out our blog post here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RudUNgNcqik) 2014-03-05T22:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Afterschool Programs: [----] Dinner Video buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning youth teenagers crime students buildOn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Szq5bQlXT6g) 2011-03-09T15:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Building a school in Guatemala (part 2) Building a school in Guatemala (part 2) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TEyGzFkDrTU) 2025-09-20T00:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Student Shateka Knight's Spoken Word - buildOn Gala [----] buildOn student Shateka Knight a senior at Bassick High School in Bridgeport CT shares a spoken word piece about how service is changing her life and her community at the [----] buildOn Gala in Stamford CT. BuildOn (Nonprofit Organization) Poetry Spoken Word (Musical Genre) Community Service (Organization Sector) Bridgeport (City/Town/Village) inspiration BuildOn (Nonprofit Organization) Poetry Spoken Word (Musical Genre) Community Service (Organization Sector) Bridgeport (City/Town/Village) inspiration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TYa9AYGhUXo) 2015-06-11T17:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "How buildOn Shaped Othello Herberts Path to Global Impact Changemakers How buildOn Shaped Othello Herberts Path to Global Impact Changemakers buildOn became my family within the first year. Othello Herbert ๐๐ Meet Othello Herbert a buildOn alum whose journey took him from service projects in his community to Columbia University. In this episode of our Alumni Interview series Othello reflects on how buildOn gave him a sense of consistency community and connection. From decorating a local zoo for the holidays to building lasting friendships across high schools his experience with buildOn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TyaTQJfZBho) 2024-11-08T13:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Join Us On a buildOn Trek Using Virtual Reality Experience Trek in Virtual Reality with buildOn Alum Othello Herbert Senegal VR Journey Step into the heart of Senegal alongside Othello Herbert a buildOn alum from New York as he embarks on a life-changing Trek to help build a school in a rural village. Through the power of immersive virtual reality youll experience every momentfrom joyful celebrations to the hard work of constructionalongside Othello and the local community. Witness the transformational impact of education and service in real time: ๐ซ Help break ground on a new school ๐ถ Join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UlQqiYyrQOI) 2023-11-20T17:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Learn Wolof Construction Terms for Your buildOn Trek to Senegal ๐งฑ buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Wolof Construction Terms for Your buildOn Trek to Senegal ๐งฑ buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek In this video learn some basic Wolof construction vocabulary and phrases you can use on the worksite as you build a school alongside community members. Join buildOn Trek participants as they practice saying the names of common tools and materials in Woloffrom bricks and cement to pickaxesand learn how to ask Can I help you in the local language. These phrases are a great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vlz9m1qdCWA) 2024-04-16T22:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Voices from the Movement: Raphael from the Bronx in Nepal In buildOn's Voices from the Movement series you will hear stories directly from buildOn community members teachers and students like Raphael from the Bronx. He sat down during a recent school building trek in Nepal to share why service matters from New York City to Nepal. community service service youth development service learning international development south bronx bronx Nepal Nepal Development education volunteering new york city charity nonprofit NGO stories inspiring inspiration community service service youth development" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W31xINC_u9k) 2015-07-30T13:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildOn is a Movement buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Footage and Editing by Revisionist (www.Revisionist.Co) Footage captured and donated by William Taufic Photography (www.williamtaufic.com/) Music donated by The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W7B-pDPRhew) 2013-04-24T17:20Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildon Bay Area Dinner Video [----] A video made for buildOn's Bay Area Dinner Event in [----] buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers youth service community service afterschool youth services service learning buildOn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W9EiiCT4ep0) 2011-03-09T15:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Youre Worth It Barbara Jones on Disability Leadership & Trek Changemakers Youre Worth It Barbara Jones on Disability Leadership & Trek Changemakers Be true to yourself. Always love yourself. And always rememberyoure worth it. Barbara Jones ๐ฌโจ In this powerful interview meet Barbara Jones a proud buildOn alum from Bridgeport CT and a trailblazer in every sense of the word. As the first woman in a wheelchair to go on Trek Barbara helped build a school abroad and broke barriers along the way. Barbara shares how buildOn became the family she never had growing upoffering love support and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W_7QQ_ZtGh0) 2024-11-09T13:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The reality of traveling abroad to build a new school The reality of traveling abroad to build a new school buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nepal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WsdYxlDVysM) 2025-08-11T17:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Obama Quotes John F Kennedy at buildOn Chicago Breakfast [----] Barack Obama was honored at a buildOn (then Building With Books) breakfast back in [----]. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Barack Obama JFk John F Kennedy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XARa6tSR7nA) 2012-05-31T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Imagine a World Where Passion Overcomes Poverty Together We Can Build a Brighter Future buildOn Imagine a world where every child and every adult has access to quality educationand where service unites us to create change. At buildOn were working toward that world every day. Since [----] buildOn has mobilized students in underserved U.S. communities and partnered with villages in countries with high rates of poverty and illiteracy to build schools and deliver adult literacy programs. We unite people through service and education to break down barriers and ignite opportunity. โจ A new school is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yk900SakHIM) 2023-12-05T05:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Nicaragua 2010: Ron's Detroit house During our Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua Ron gave us a tour of his host family's home in the village. Now back in Detroit he gives us a tour of his home here in the U.S. I'm sure you will pick up on how Nicaragua gave him (and all of us) real perspective and gratitude for everything we have. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z6O9-Vo5yX8) 2011-03-09T17:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Wetopia buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Wetopia buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning haiti Wetopia buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b0p459vZlfY) 2012-02-15T18:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Learn More About the Adult Literacy Program in Malawi Empowering Parents Through Literacy buildOn Adult Education in Malawi In this video buildOns Education Coordinator in Malawi shares the vital role Adult Literacy Programs play in uplifting entire communities. These programs give men and womenmany of whom never had the chance to attend schoola second opportunity to learn how to read write and gain critical life skills. Through adult education parents are not only improving their own lives but also supporting their children's learning at home. Participants also engage in income-generating" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cXVboUQHOjo) 2022-03-16T18:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Breaking the Cycle - Amanda's Story buildOn alum Amanda Perez speaks about the impact of service on her life in high school and beyond. Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org/breaking-the-cycle/itstartshere/ We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cjYFT6bJygI) 2013-05-14T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn Student Reflections: Nicaragua Reflections from students on a Trek to Nicaragua in [----]. They talk about education and the critical difference it will make for the children of La Soledad. They also talk about what education now means to them. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cqkTLwqEF1A) 2011-03-09T15:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn is a Movement with Ann Curry Introduction Learn more about buildOn through our overview video. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers ann curry today show nonprofit school in Africa Nepal afterschool after" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dp3y8NtiLAA) 2012-01-23T17:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Malawi - Simple Questions with Vitu and Johannes How to Ask Simple Questions in Malawian Chichewa buildOn Trek Language Tips Headed to Malawi on a buildOn Trek In this helpful video buildOn team members walk you through how to say simple questions in Chichewathe national language of Malawito help you connect more deeply with community members. Whether you're on the worksite or staying with your host family these phrases are a great way to spark conversation build trust and show respect. And dont worrytranslators are always available to help you go deeper ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fZpcIXjVzMQ) 2024-04-16T21:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Reality of building a school in Nepal Trek vlog Reality of building a school in Nepal Trek vlog buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #nonprofit #buildingschools #nepal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gAldUPffMIs) 2025-06-14T17:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Building a School with Erin Cahill โค๐ฅ Building a School with Erin Cahill โค๐ฅ buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gHvOQwJKQCw) 2025-04-05T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildOn Student Reflections: Education Reflections from students on a Trek to Nicaragua in [----]. They talk about education and the critical difference it will make for the children of La Soledad. They will also talk about what education now means to them. www.buildon.org Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers youth service school in Nicaragua Nicaragua community service global outreach youth service school in Nicaragua Nicaragua community service global outreach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gk64EtXQRo0) 2011-03-09T15:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "buildOn Afterschool Students Volunteer in the South Bronx Video from one of buildOn's programs in the South Bronx. All our afterschool programs engage at-risk high schoolers in community service. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. buildon.org Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Facebook: facebook.com/buildon community service" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h79sarV4E1c) 2011-03-09T15:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn - Breaking The Cycle Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers poverty action activism" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hrtWsNBM-zE) 2012-10-25T15:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Today Show [----] buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning detroit service today show new york chicago mali africa nonprofit school" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kmLZXD5I1vI) 2012-09-04T14:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Sounds From The Ground: Bla Villiage Mali Part [--] As outlined in the buildOn Covenant community members provide local materials. Sand is one of those local materials and is collected from riverbeds in order to make concrete. Before it can be mixed with cement the community members sift the sand to remove any debris and large pebbles. Small sticks will break down over time and weaken the structure. buildOn schools are made to last [---] years so all of the sticks and other organic matter must be removed. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=llWvQVhnh7g) 2011-05-10T16:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "buildOn - Breaking the Cycle Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lpV9F8mIjhE) 2013-05-01T17:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "We are buildOn Transforming Communities Through Youth Service & Global Education buildOn At buildOn we empower young people from under-resourced communities in the U.S. to become leaders through serviceand partner with communities across the globe to build schools and expand access to education. In this video hear directly from buildOn students and educators about how service learning is inspiring youth to uplift their neighborhoods build solidarity and drive meaningful changeboth locally and internationally. Youll also see how students from cities like Detroit the Bronx and Chicago are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mldWlQVPFY4) 2020-09-23T13:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Walk. Run. Roll. Change Lives. buildOns Steps for Students [----] Walk. Run. Roll. Change lives. ๐๐ This October join the buildOn's Steps for Students challenge and move [--] miles in solidarity with students who overcome extraordinary obstacles to access education. From Haiti to the South Bronx students walk long distances and face countless barriers just to attend school. Together were walking to raise awarenessand the funds neededto build safe accessible classrooms around the world. โ Create a fundraising page ๐ถ Walk run or roll [--] miles in October ๐ฃ Share your journey with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nC190KJcsSA) 2024-09-13T14:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Breaking the Cycle - Tierra's Story Tierra shares the story of how after the death of both her mother and her father service helped her turn her life around. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Tierra_Coleman nonprofit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qX2Cs5OW18Y) 2012-12-04T19:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Malawi - Worksite and Tools Learn Construction Terms in Chichewa for Malawi buildOn Trek Language Tips On Trek in Malawi with buildOn In this short video learn how to say common construction terms and how to ask if you can helpan essential part of working in solidarity with the community on the school worksite. From shovels to blocks to cement this video will help you get familiar with tools youll be using and better connect with the local construction crew. Plus learning how to offer help in Chichewa shows respect and commitment to teamwork on the ground. ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rYLoPvj7pDs) 2024-04-16T21:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Nepal - Host Families Respectful Home-Stay Etiquette in Nepal ๐ buildOn Trek Culture Guide On buildOn Trek in Nepal youll stay with a local host familyan incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Nepali culture build meaningful connections and share in daily life. In this short video learn essential tips for being a respectful guest: from greeting your host family to helping with household chores to removing your shoes before entering the home. These customs help you show gratitude and make the most of your cultural experience on Trek. ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rmLjkKbYgLs) 2024-04-16T19:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Malawi - Housing with Eric and Vitu What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Malawi buildOn Trek Tips On a buildOn Trek in Malawi students live with local host families to fully immerse in the culture and form lasting connections. In this video youll learn what to expect during your stayincluding tips on greetings shared spaces and how to show respect through small acts of gratitude. From what to say before entering a home to helping wash dishes these cultural practices are an important part of your experience. Remember: Youre not just a guestyoure part of the community. ๐ Learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sRa7pWhf95U) 2024-04-16T21:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Senegal buildOn Trek Tips What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Senegal buildOn Trek Tips Living with a host family is one of the most powerful parts of a buildOn Trek. In this video learn what to expect as you stay with a welcoming family in a rural Senegalese village. buildOn team members walk you through key customs greeting and respectful behaviors that will help you feel at homeand show your appreciation to your hosts. Staying with a host family offers a deep cultural immersion and a unique opportunity to connect across borders." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sVlVUlV9aV8) 2024-04-16T22:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn on BronxNet An overview of buildOn's mission statement with footage from a recent service project at Brook Park Garden. Watch us build a chicken coop and do some gardening buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=snMkIbJLlsM) 2012-01-10T15:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Walk with buildOn Walk with buildOn buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #walkwithbuildon #fundraising" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=spAn5z1et10) 2024-09-05T15:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "How Chicago Students Are Leading Change Through Service buildOn on Chicago Today How Chicago Students Are Leading Change Through Service buildOn on Chicago Today At buildOn in Chicago were transforming lives through the power of service and education. We partner with students across [--] Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to lead local service projects develop leadership skills and ignite a lifelong commitment to making a difference. From mentoring and food justice to community clean-ups and advocacy buildOn students are showing up and serving their cityevery day. ๐ Want to support this movement Join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tKz4eARlm7k) 2025-05-12T17:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Voices of buildOn Montage On Saturday February 19th a small collection of high school students from buildOn's afterschool programs in Chicago met to discuss their experiences and improve their communication skills at the second annual "Voices of buildOn". buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tWvKZNh_WZo) 2011-03-03T22:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn on Chicago's NBC [--] News Today In this video from October [----] NBC's Natalie Martinez tells the story of how buildOn incites kids to make a positive contribution to their communities and to their futures. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u9sGK83UyBU) 2012-10-01T20:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "CBS Profile of buildOn and Founder/CEO Jim Ziolkowski Our CEO and Founder Jim Ziolkowski is profiled by CBS news who followed us all the way to Nepal for the building of our 400th school buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vDZyB7wwmG4) 2011-08-29T15:49Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "buildOn [----] Recap and Thank You [----] was an amazing year for the buildOn Movement * We constructed [---] new schools in seven developing countries. Today 92000+ students are attending [---] buildOn schools gaining the education needed to lift themselves out of poverty. * We empowered thousands of U.S. students to contribute over [------] hours of service helping struggling communities in seven U.S. cities. buildOn students have contributed [---] million service hours to date * We expanded our programs in the U.S. and developing world launching new service and school building programs in Boston and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vUCWDHswTCY) 2015-01-20T22:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Building in Malawi: It Just Feels Good to See Them Smile Shateka a high school student from Bridgeport CT recently traveled with buildOn to Malawi to build a primary school and bring access to education to an entire village. Her story recorded by buildOn Midwest Board Member Ryan Richert captures the essence of the buildOn trek experience. Malawi (Country) education international development service service learning community service Africa (Continent) schools Malawi (Country) education international development service service learning community service Africa (Continent) schools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vZ38w_NXoks) 2014-07-30T11:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "La Soledad Worksite Interviews [----] buildOn Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua in [----]. After thousands of swings of the pickax we are nearly done digging the foundation and footings for the pillars of the school. The American students have had a real taste of hard work in the hot Nicaraguan sun and so has Dan Kraiza a buildOn teaching advisor who has traveled with our team. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers school in Nicaragua Nicaragua village community service youth service afterschool program school in Nicaragua Nicaragua" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w3-Yl9uD43c) 2011-03-09T15:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "From A Promise in Malawi to a Global Movement Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement From A Promise in Malawi to a Global Movement Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement ๐งฑ๐ฅ๐ Before buildOn became a global movement it started with a single promise in Misomali Village Malawiand the unwavering courage of a young father named Stephen Entani. In this heartfelt reflection buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski recalls the fear uncertainty and perseverance it took to build that first schoolalongside Stephen who became his friend mentor and daily source of strength. As Stephen placed his newborn daughter Ruthie" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w5Gw1iO0BDE) 2024-05-23T16:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Big Ten buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Big ten buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning michigan state university Big ten buildOn nonprofit school afterschool" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wCvsFlWPxh4) 2012-02-22T20:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Oscar and Marco interview each other Marco Torres and Oscar Carino Banana Kelly High School students from the Bronx never imagined they'd spend their Saturdays doing community service. Both students members of our Youth Engagement Zone went from apathetic to active. And both were selected to go overseas and help build a school with buildOn -- an adventure they'll never forget. We asked them to interview each other and reflect on their answers. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wj5HqBveTus) 2013-03-12T16:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "buildOn This video from [----] shares the vision of buildOn. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning diversity students africa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z7p2A1i9dFA) 2012-10-01T20:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "20 Years Later: Returning to buildOns First School in Malawi Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement [--] Years Later: Returning to buildOns First School in Malawi Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement ๐ฅ๐ In this deeply personal reflection buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski shares the emotional story of returning to Misomali Village in Malawi where buildOns very first school was constructed. What he found there would become one of the most powerful moments of his lifeand the heart of his memoir Walk in Their Shoes. What began as one school and [---] students has grown into five schools built in partnership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zDJv02Q0msc) 2024-05-23T16:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Students are changing Oaklandand the world โค๐ฅ" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=08EB59Z2_4Y) 2025-06-16T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Transforming Chicago one student at a time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5fMil82ZIzs) 2025-07-13T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "How to pack for [--] days in Senegal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5tdQkuA4_Tk) 2025-08-21T00:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "how I became a leader" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ERJNdcN46Ac) 2025-08-11T17:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Chicago Service Day" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KOS4zXqS3Ow) 2013-10-23T20:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Strengthening Communities in Detroit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M2fEtVNwrlM) 2025-04-06T19:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Service changed my life" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ajY50vqsQaY) 2024-11-25T18:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solidarity in action" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q7bkgLhchEc) 2025-07-11T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Packing to build a school" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qMg1BlmaZ_c) 2025-09-09T18:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "This Kid will be a coach one day Trek Vlog" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sTCrxqIuON8) 2025-06-14T19:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Why build a school in Nepal Trek Vlog" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ztWx-v9xl5Q) 2025-06-13T19:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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"When students step in to meet real needs #comparisonisthethiefofjoy"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T17:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"A partnership rooted in love building [---] schools in his honor #nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"We Build Hope Every [--] seconds in the U.S. a student drops out of school costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in incarceration health care and welfare costs as well as lost revenue. But we know these students WANT to succeed. buildOn's Service Learning Programs empower students to serve -- helping seniors citizens the homeless and younger children in their communities. We take these same students to build schools in some of the poorest countries on the planet. Through service students learn to see themselves as the solution not the problem. And they elevate expectations for"
YouTube Link 2013-11-26T22:29Z [---] followers, 33.4K engagements
"Nepal Trek Bathroom Tips ๐ฟ buildOn Language & Culture Guide Nepal Trek Bathroom Tips ๐ฟ buildOn Language & Culture Guide Headed to Nepal on Trek with buildOn In this video youll learn what to expect when using the bathroom and shower facilities in rural communities along with helpful language tips in Nepali to navigate these situations with confidence and respect. From asking "Where is the bathroom" to understanding local shower customs this guide will help you prepare for daily hygiene on Trek while honoring cultural norms. Remember to always bring your own toilet paper respect privacy and"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T20:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Learn Basic Greetings in Wolof buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Basic Greetings in Wolof buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek In this short language video learn how to say key greetings and introduce yourself in Wolofone of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal. Join buildOn team members in Senegal as they guide you through simple and respectful phrases. These everyday phrases will help you connect with community members show respect and make your Trek experience even more memorable. And dont worrythere will always be translators to help you go deeper in"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T22:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Before and After of a new school in Senegal โค๐ฅ Before and After of a new school in Senegal โค๐ฅ buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #senegal #buildingschools #beforeandafter"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T23:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Obama's Full Speech at buildOn Breakfast [----] Barack Obama was honored at a buildOn (then Building With Books) breakfast back in [----]. This is the speech in its entirety. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Barack"
YouTube Link 2012-05-31T15:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Build a School with buildOn Trek with buildOn: Travel to Build a School. Transform a LifeIncluding Your Own. Education is the key to unlocking opportunitybut across the globe millions of children still lack access to safe quality classrooms. At buildOn we believe that no one should be denied an education because of where they were born. With buildOns Trek Program you can help change that. Trek isnt a vacationits a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel in solidarity serve alongside a rural community and help construct a new school that will open doors for generations. ๐งฑ Build a school with"
YouTube Link 2023-06-28T18:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Malawi - Greetings with Eric and Vitu Learn Chichewa Greetings for Malawi buildOn Trek Language Tips Traveling to Malawi on a buildOn Trek In this short and engaging video buildOn Trek Leaders teach you basic greetings and simple introductions in Chichewathe national language of Malawi. These everyday phrases will help you interact respectfully with community members greet elders and children appropriately and make your Trek experience more meaningful. Whether you're on the worksite or meeting your host family learning a few key words is a great way to connect. ๐ Learn more about buildOn"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T21:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"What Its Like to Build a School in Malawi Trek with Bronx Students What Its Like to Build a School in Malawi Trek with Bronx Students In March a group of buildOn students from the Bronx traveled to Malawi to help break ground on a new schoolserving in solidarity with local community members and building something bigger than themselves. Join Isatu Jacqueline and their classmates from the Bronx School for Law Government and Justice as they mix cement carry bricks and form deep connections with their host families during their 10-day Trek experience with buildOn. From morning dances to long"
YouTube Link 2024-06-03T20:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Learn Simple Wolof Questions for Connecting in Senegal buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Simple Wolof Questions for Connecting in Senegal buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek or just eager to connect with local communities In this short and helpful video learn how to say simple questions in Wolof one of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal. Join buildOn team members as they walk you through common questions you may want to ask community members on Trek. These phrases are a great way to show respect build connections and start conversations during your Trek."
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T22:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Building a School in Senegal with buildOn Students In the spring of [----] [--] buildOn students from the Bronx traveled to rural Senegal to break ground on a new school in partnership with the local community. Two of these students Gil De Jesus and Alahna Ortiz share the impacts their service had on the local community and themselves. Senegal West Africa buildOn education literacy community service Bronx New York City high school students Senegal West Africa buildOn education literacy community service Bronx New York City high school students"
YouTube Link 2018-02-08T15:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"3000 Schools Strong Celebrating a Global buildOn Milestone In [----] buildOn completed our first school in Malawi. [--] years later we returned to break ground on our 3000th school worldwide. To mark this historic milestone we reunited with Ruth Tenthani one of the first to attend that original school in Misomali Village to celebrate how education continues to change lives across the globe. [----] schools strong. Countless opportunity ignited. And were just getting started. buildon.org"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Community-led action is the foundation of sustainable change #buildingschools"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T17:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Building Schools Through Corporate Partnership SCB Group x buildOn Building Schools Through Corporate Partnership SCB Group x buildOn Together the SCB Group and buildOn are expanding access to education through a partnership rooted in shared values. On a buildOn Trek corporate sponsors move beyond financial support and step into community working alongside local leaders to help build a school that will serve generations of students. For teams like SCB the experience brings the meaning of sponsorship to life creating lasting connections to the students families and educators they are"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Building schools in Mali for young gold miners Building schools in Mali for young gold miners buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit #mali"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T14:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Building a school in Guatemala (part 5) Building a school in Guatemala (part 5) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T00:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Nicaragua - How to make Gallo Pinto How to Make Gallo Pinto Traditional Nicaraguan Cooking with buildOn Join us in the kitchen with a local Nicaraguan cook as she teaches you how to make Gallo Pinto one of Nicaraguas most beloved traditional dishes. ๐๐ซ In this video youll learn: What makes Gallo Pinto unique Step-by-step cooking instructions Why this flavorful blend of rice and beans is a staple in Nicaraguan homes If you're heading to Nicaragua on Trek with buildOn get ready to try (and maybe even cook) this delicious local dish for yourself ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T19:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Building a school in Senegal Building a school in Senegal buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #interview #senegal #buildingschools"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T18:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"What We're Grateful for this Year What Are You Thankful For Gratitude Around the World with buildOn ๐๐ From Chicago to Malawi students educators and community members share what theyre most thankful forfrom family and friends to education and service. At buildOn gratitude fuels our movement to break barriers and build hope through service and education. As we reflect on the year were reminded how much we have to be thankful forand how much more we can achieve when we come together. โจ What are you grateful for this year Learn more about buildOn and get involved: https://www.buildon.org"
YouTube Link 2022-11-21T21:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Covenant Signing in Mali Today we gathered to sign a covenant to build the school with the community. If all in the village sign we will break ground and build the school buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Ron's host family in Nicaragua buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T17:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Breaking the Cycle - Maria's Story Maria Cevallos shares the story of her life-changing trip to Malawi and the lessons that she brought home to the Bronx. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers malawi africa bronx student"
YouTube Link 2012-10-25T15:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Immigrant. Veteran. Leader. Michael Taveras Shares His buildOn Journey Changemakers Immigrant. Veteran. Leader. Michael Taveras Shares His buildOn Journey Changemakers buildOn taught me empathy compassion and how to lead by example. Michael Taveras ๐ Meet Michael Taveras a buildOn alum whose journey took him from the Dominican Republic to New York City from high school service projects to college graduation fatherhood and military service. In this episode of our Alumni Interview series Michael shares how buildOn became his chosen familysupporting him through uncertainty college finals and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T22:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Return to Misomali Malawi Jim Ziolkowski recounts his previous experiences at Misomali Malawi and shares about his most recent visit there. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Jim Ziolkowski Malawi africa empowerment"
YouTube Link 2012-11-09T23:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildOn is a Movement buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Footage and Editing by Revisionist (www.Revisionist.Co) Footage captured and donated by William Taufic Photography (www.williamtaufic.com/) Music donated by The"
YouTube Link 2012-01-06T20:49Z [---] followers, 36.7K engagements
"Bronx Students Build a School in Nepal Trek with buildOn Bronx Students Build a School in Nepal Trek with buildOn What does it look like when buildOn students and alumni from the Bronx travel across the world to stand in solidarity with a rural community in Museti Nepal It looks like hard work. It looks like joy. It looks like change. In this powerful glimpse into buildOns Trek program watch as U.S. students unite with local families to break ground on a new schoollaying the foundation for brighter futures through education. This isnt charity. Its collaboration. Its service in solidarity. Its"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T21:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking the Cycle - Joahan's Story buildOn New York program coordinator Joahan Suarez speaks about the inspiration he gets from buildOn students and his work at Banana Kelly High School in the South Bronx. Read his full story at http://www.buildon.org/p=13889 Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org/breaking-the-cycle/itstartshere/ buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize"
YouTube Link 2013-05-07T11:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski at GE Digital's Minds + Machines [----] Watch our Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski join a panel at GE Digital's Minds + Machines [----] to share how buildOn is bringing together emerging corporate leaders and buildOn students to share skills cultivate leadership and create real change in underserved communities around the world. Full panel here: https://youtu.be/6fle4j8ANwM"
YouTube Link 2017-11-10T19:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Bronx Service Learning Reflections: Teen Sexual Health After a service learning class on sexual health from our Youth Engagement Zone in the Bronx student Alondra Paez discusses the importance of maintaining an open dialogue about such matters. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog:"
YouTube Link 2012-01-11T15:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Build a School with buildOn Every year hundreds of American high schoolers college students and adults travel with buildOn to construct schools in the worlds economically poorest countries. They make these treks because theyre committed to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education - but their school building experiences encompass so much more than that. Watch this video and hear why the travel to build see the impact of their work and get a first-hand look at the entire buildOn school building experience"
YouTube Link 2014-08-18T16:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Mali Welcome A village in Mali welcomes buildOn and the building of a new school. From a [----] construction site. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers school in Africa youth service afterschool village education buildOn"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T17:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Service Learning & Social Justice and Leaders in Training Empowering Youth to Lead Change buildOns Service Learning & Social Justice Programs At buildOn we believe youth are powerful agents of change. Thats why were not only mobilizing students to serve their communitieswere also equipping them to lead the movement for systemic change. Through buildOns Service Learning and Social Justice program students are tackling the root causes of inequality through advocacy and action. And through our Leaders in Training program theyre gaining the skills confidence and support to lead that work and make"
YouTube Link 2021-03-25T16:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Difference Is You The Difference is You Join the Movement to End Education Inequality Whats the difference between a dream and a future A hope and a reality The answer is simple: you. In communities around the world millions of people are fighting to overcome povertybut without access to education their potential remains out of reach. At buildOn we partner with students parents and entire communities who are determined to learn grow and create lasting change. Your support turns hope into action. It helps parents build schools empowers women through adult literacy programs and equips youth"
YouTube Link 2021-11-28T18:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Jim Ziolkowksi Founder & CEO of buildOn Jim Ziolkowski is the best-selling author of Walk in Their Shoes and the Founder President and CEO of buildOn. At home or abroad Jims goal is to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Inspired by his own travels to some of the most impoverished countries in the world and his experiences living in Harlem Jim derailed his fast-track career in corporate finance at GE to dedicate his life to buildOn. Read Jim's bestselling book Walk in Their Shoes on Amazon. Learn more at:"
YouTube Link 2014-08-19T19:49Z [---] followers, 10K engagements
"Nicaragua 2010: Working for our food in La Soledad How students from our afterschool programs in the US eat while on Trek building schools in Nicaragua. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers nicaragua school in nicaragua"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T17:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"buildOn Student Reflections in Nicaragua: Teaching in La Soledad buildOn Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua: While in La Soledad the American students fully emerse themselves in village life and partake in different cultural activities like learning basic Spanish picking coffee beans cow milking and learning traditional Nicaraguan dancing. Watch as our Detroit students engage and teach the local children a Spanish/English lesson on colors. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Founder Jim Ziolkowski on Why Solidarity Matters [----] Gala Speech buildOn Founder Jim Ziolkowski on Why Solidarity Matters [----] Gala Speech Education is a fire that nobody can put out. Jim Ziolkowski ๐ฅ๐ At the [----] Invest in Hope Gala buildOn Founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski delivers a powerful speech about what it really means to be a movementand why solidarity service and education are more urgent than ever. From Malawi to the South Bronx this moving keynote shares the incredible story of Mohamad a former refugee turned buildOn student who is now in medical school. It also lifts up"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T21:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Building a school in Guatemala (part 6) Building a school in Guatemala (part 6) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T00:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildOn talks to General Colin Powell buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning diversity students powell building with books"
YouTube Link 2012-10-05T19:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"International Travel Changes Students buildOn Groundbreakers International Travel Changes Students buildOn Groundbreakers buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #interview #nepal"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Connecting With Senior Citizens - Gangnam Style buildOn volunteers spend their Saturdays transforming communities by doing direct service in their communities. These teens from Chicago's Theodore Roosevelt High School connect with seniors at Northeast Levy Senior Center by playing games dancing and learning about their stories. Video produced by Srijan Tamrakar. Song: instrumental karaoke version of Waiting On the World to Change by John Mayer. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the"
YouTube Link 2013-01-24T19:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Are You In Join the Youth-Led Movement for Change buildOn Are You In Join the Youth-Led Movement for Change buildOn Were building a better worldare you in โ๐ buildOn mobilizes youth from under-resourced high schools across the U.S. to transform their communities through serviceand with your support we're developing the next generation of leaders and changemakers. In this bold and energizing spot produced in partnership with NBCUniversals Creative Impact Lab and The Warhol Creative were calling on YOU to step up and be part of the movement. Because when students serve communities grow"
YouTube Link 2025-03-22T00:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn CEO Jim Ziolkowski Interviews Mother Teresa buildOn founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski interviews Mother Teresa with real questions from innercity US students. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers mother teresa"
YouTube Link 2011-12-08T19:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking The Cycle - Carlyle's Story Carlyle Peake shares his story of stepping up to take action and to help empower students from some of the nation's toughests neighborhoods buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers"
YouTube Link 2012-12-12T13:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"From the Bronx to Nepal: Khadijahs Journey of Service buildOn Gala [----] From the Bronx to Nepal: Khadijahs Journey of Service buildOn Gala [----] Together we are buildOn. Khadijah Cham ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฝ At the [----] Invest in Hope Gala Khadijah Cham a buildOn alum and first-generation college graduate delivered an unforgettable speech about the power of service solidarity and opportunity. From serving meals in her Bronx community to breaking ground on schools in Malawi and Nepal Khadijahs story is a testament to how buildOn transforms lives through education and serviceboth locally and globally. ๐ Today"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T16:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Build a new school with us in Burkina Faso ๐งก Build a new school with us in Burkina Faso ๐งก buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit #burkinafaso"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T00:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Thank You Katharine McPhee A video message from buildOn CEO and Founder Jim Ziolkowski to American pop singer songwriter and actress Katharine McPhee. Katharine McPhee and her husband Nick Cokas have been instrumental in the expansion of buildOn operations to Burkina Faso in West Africa. It is with their support buildOn has broken ground on the first primary school in Burkina Faso in the Taga Village. Generations of children will now have an education through the school. To learn more about the partnership with Katharine and Nick check out our blog post here:"
YouTube Link 2014-03-05T22:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Afterschool Programs: [----] Dinner Video buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning youth teenagers crime students buildOn"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Building a school in Guatemala (part 2) Building a school in Guatemala (part 2) buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #dayinthelife #nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T00:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Student Shateka Knight's Spoken Word - buildOn Gala [----] buildOn student Shateka Knight a senior at Bassick High School in Bridgeport CT shares a spoken word piece about how service is changing her life and her community at the [----] buildOn Gala in Stamford CT. BuildOn (Nonprofit Organization) Poetry Spoken Word (Musical Genre) Community Service (Organization Sector) Bridgeport (City/Town/Village) inspiration BuildOn (Nonprofit Organization) Poetry Spoken Word (Musical Genre) Community Service (Organization Sector) Bridgeport (City/Town/Village) inspiration"
YouTube Link 2015-06-11T17:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"How buildOn Shaped Othello Herberts Path to Global Impact Changemakers How buildOn Shaped Othello Herberts Path to Global Impact Changemakers buildOn became my family within the first year. Othello Herbert ๐๐ Meet Othello Herbert a buildOn alum whose journey took him from service projects in his community to Columbia University. In this episode of our Alumni Interview series Othello reflects on how buildOn gave him a sense of consistency community and connection. From decorating a local zoo for the holidays to building lasting friendships across high schools his experience with buildOn"
YouTube Link 2024-11-08T13:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Join Us On a buildOn Trek Using Virtual Reality Experience Trek in Virtual Reality with buildOn Alum Othello Herbert Senegal VR Journey Step into the heart of Senegal alongside Othello Herbert a buildOn alum from New York as he embarks on a life-changing Trek to help build a school in a rural village. Through the power of immersive virtual reality youll experience every momentfrom joyful celebrations to the hard work of constructionalongside Othello and the local community. Witness the transformational impact of education and service in real time: ๐ซ Help break ground on a new school ๐ถ Join"
YouTube Link 2023-11-20T17:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Learn Wolof Construction Terms for Your buildOn Trek to Senegal ๐งฑ buildOn Trek Language Tips Learn Wolof Construction Terms for Your buildOn Trek to Senegal ๐งฑ buildOn Trek Language Tips Heading to Senegal on a buildOn Trek In this video learn some basic Wolof construction vocabulary and phrases you can use on the worksite as you build a school alongside community members. Join buildOn Trek participants as they practice saying the names of common tools and materials in Woloffrom bricks and cement to pickaxesand learn how to ask Can I help you in the local language. These phrases are a great"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T22:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Voices from the Movement: Raphael from the Bronx in Nepal In buildOn's Voices from the Movement series you will hear stories directly from buildOn community members teachers and students like Raphael from the Bronx. He sat down during a recent school building trek in Nepal to share why service matters from New York City to Nepal. community service service youth development service learning international development south bronx bronx Nepal Nepal Development education volunteering new york city charity nonprofit NGO stories inspiring inspiration community service service youth development"
YouTube Link 2015-07-30T13:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildOn is a Movement buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Footage and Editing by Revisionist (www.Revisionist.Co) Footage captured and donated by William Taufic Photography (www.williamtaufic.com/) Music donated by The"
YouTube Link 2013-04-24T17:20Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildon Bay Area Dinner Video [----] A video made for buildOn's Bay Area Dinner Event in [----] buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers youth service community service afterschool youth services service learning buildOn"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Youre Worth It Barbara Jones on Disability Leadership & Trek Changemakers Youre Worth It Barbara Jones on Disability Leadership & Trek Changemakers Be true to yourself. Always love yourself. And always rememberyoure worth it. Barbara Jones ๐ฌโจ In this powerful interview meet Barbara Jones a proud buildOn alum from Bridgeport CT and a trailblazer in every sense of the word. As the first woman in a wheelchair to go on Trek Barbara helped build a school abroad and broke barriers along the way. Barbara shares how buildOn became the family she never had growing upoffering love support and the"
YouTube Link 2024-11-09T13:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The reality of traveling abroad to build a new school The reality of traveling abroad to build a new school buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nepal"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T17:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Obama Quotes John F Kennedy at buildOn Chicago Breakfast [----] Barack Obama was honored at a buildOn (then Building With Books) breakfast back in [----]. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Barack Obama JFk John F Kennedy"
YouTube Link 2012-05-31T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Imagine a World Where Passion Overcomes Poverty Together We Can Build a Brighter Future buildOn Imagine a world where every child and every adult has access to quality educationand where service unites us to create change. At buildOn were working toward that world every day. Since [----] buildOn has mobilized students in underserved U.S. communities and partnered with villages in countries with high rates of poverty and illiteracy to build schools and deliver adult literacy programs. We unite people through service and education to break down barriers and ignite opportunity. โจ A new school is"
YouTube Link 2023-12-05T05:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Nicaragua 2010: Ron's Detroit house During our Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua Ron gave us a tour of his host family's home in the village. Now back in Detroit he gives us a tour of his home here in the U.S. I'm sure you will pick up on how Nicaragua gave him (and all of us) real perspective and gratitude for everything we have. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T17:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Wetopia buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Wetopia buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning haiti Wetopia buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban"
YouTube Link 2012-02-15T18:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Learn More About the Adult Literacy Program in Malawi Empowering Parents Through Literacy buildOn Adult Education in Malawi In this video buildOns Education Coordinator in Malawi shares the vital role Adult Literacy Programs play in uplifting entire communities. These programs give men and womenmany of whom never had the chance to attend schoola second opportunity to learn how to read write and gain critical life skills. Through adult education parents are not only improving their own lives but also supporting their children's learning at home. Participants also engage in income-generating"
YouTube Link 2022-03-16T18:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking the Cycle - Amanda's Story buildOn alum Amanda Perez speaks about the impact of service on her life in high school and beyond. Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org/breaking-the-cycle/itstartshere/ We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest"
YouTube Link 2013-05-14T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn Student Reflections: Nicaragua Reflections from students on a Trek to Nicaragua in [----]. They talk about education and the critical difference it will make for the children of La Soledad. They also talk about what education now means to them. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog:"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn is a Movement with Ann Curry Introduction Learn more about buildOn through our overview video. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers ann curry today show nonprofit school in Africa Nepal afterschool after"
YouTube Link 2012-01-23T17:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Malawi - Simple Questions with Vitu and Johannes How to Ask Simple Questions in Malawian Chichewa buildOn Trek Language Tips Headed to Malawi on a buildOn Trek In this helpful video buildOn team members walk you through how to say simple questions in Chichewathe national language of Malawito help you connect more deeply with community members. Whether you're on the worksite or staying with your host family these phrases are a great way to spark conversation build trust and show respect. And dont worrytranslators are always available to help you go deeper ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T21:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Reality of building a school in Nepal Trek vlog Reality of building a school in Nepal Trek vlog buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #travel #nonprofit #buildingschools #nepal"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T17:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Building a School with Erin Cahill โค๐ฅ Building a School with Erin Cahill โค๐ฅ buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #buildingschools #nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2025-04-05T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildOn Student Reflections: Education Reflections from students on a Trek to Nicaragua in [----]. They talk about education and the critical difference it will make for the children of La Soledad. They will also talk about what education now means to them. www.buildon.org Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers youth service school in Nicaragua Nicaragua community service global outreach youth service school in Nicaragua Nicaragua community service global outreach"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"buildOn Afterschool Students Volunteer in the South Bronx Video from one of buildOn's programs in the South Bronx. All our afterschool programs engage at-risk high schoolers in community service. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. buildon.org Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Facebook: facebook.com/buildon community service"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn - Breaking The Cycle Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers poverty action activism"
YouTube Link 2012-10-25T15:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Today Show [----] buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning detroit service today show new york chicago mali africa nonprofit school"
YouTube Link 2012-09-04T14:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Sounds From The Ground: Bla Villiage Mali Part [--] As outlined in the buildOn Covenant community members provide local materials. Sand is one of those local materials and is collected from riverbeds in order to make concrete. Before it can be mixed with cement the community members sift the sand to remove any debris and large pebbles. Small sticks will break down over time and weaken the structure. buildOn schools are made to last [---] years so all of the sticks and other organic matter must be removed. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through"
YouTube Link 2011-05-10T16:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"buildOn - Breaking the Cycle Join the buildOn movement Learn how you can take action to break the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations: http://www.buildon.org buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildon"
YouTube Link 2013-05-01T17:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"We are buildOn Transforming Communities Through Youth Service & Global Education buildOn At buildOn we empower young people from under-resourced communities in the U.S. to become leaders through serviceand partner with communities across the globe to build schools and expand access to education. In this video hear directly from buildOn students and educators about how service learning is inspiring youth to uplift their neighborhoods build solidarity and drive meaningful changeboth locally and internationally. Youll also see how students from cities like Detroit the Bronx and Chicago are"
YouTube Link 2020-09-23T13:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Walk. Run. Roll. Change Lives. buildOns Steps for Students [----] Walk. Run. Roll. Change lives. ๐๐ This October join the buildOn's Steps for Students challenge and move [--] miles in solidarity with students who overcome extraordinary obstacles to access education. From Haiti to the South Bronx students walk long distances and face countless barriers just to attend school. Together were walking to raise awarenessand the funds neededto build safe accessible classrooms around the world. โ
Create a fundraising page ๐ถ Walk run or roll [--] miles in October ๐ฃ Share your journey with"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T14:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Breaking the Cycle - Tierra's Story Tierra shares the story of how after the death of both her mother and her father service helped her turn her life around. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Tierra_Coleman nonprofit"
YouTube Link 2012-12-04T19:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Malawi - Worksite and Tools Learn Construction Terms in Chichewa for Malawi buildOn Trek Language Tips On Trek in Malawi with buildOn In this short video learn how to say common construction terms and how to ask if you can helpan essential part of working in solidarity with the community on the school worksite. From shovels to blocks to cement this video will help you get familiar with tools youll be using and better connect with the local construction crew. Plus learning how to offer help in Chichewa shows respect and commitment to teamwork on the ground. ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T21:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Nepal - Host Families Respectful Home-Stay Etiquette in Nepal ๐ buildOn Trek Culture Guide On buildOn Trek in Nepal youll stay with a local host familyan incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Nepali culture build meaningful connections and share in daily life. In this short video learn essential tips for being a respectful guest: from greeting your host family to helping with household chores to removing your shoes before entering the home. These customs help you show gratitude and make the most of your cultural experience on Trek. ๐ Learn more about buildOn Treks:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T19:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Malawi - Housing with Eric and Vitu What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Malawi buildOn Trek Tips On a buildOn Trek in Malawi students live with local host families to fully immerse in the culture and form lasting connections. In this video youll learn what to expect during your stayincluding tips on greetings shared spaces and how to show respect through small acts of gratitude. From what to say before entering a home to helping wash dishes these cultural practices are an important part of your experience. Remember: Youre not just a guestyoure part of the community. ๐ Learn more"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T21:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Senegal buildOn Trek Tips What to Expect from Your Host Family Stay in Senegal buildOn Trek Tips Living with a host family is one of the most powerful parts of a buildOn Trek. In this video learn what to expect as you stay with a welcoming family in a rural Senegalese village. buildOn team members walk you through key customs greeting and respectful behaviors that will help you feel at homeand show your appreciation to your hosts. Staying with a host family offers a deep cultural immersion and a unique opportunity to connect across borders."
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T22:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn on BronxNet An overview of buildOn's mission statement with footage from a recent service project at Brook Park Garden. Watch us build a chicken coop and do some gardening buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers"
YouTube Link 2012-01-10T15:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Walk with buildOn Walk with buildOn buildOn unites people through service and education to ignite opportunity. From U.S. cities to rural communities worldwide we mobilize people to build schools serve locally and create a more equitable future. Join the movement. Ignite change. Invest in hope #nonprofit #walkwithbuildon #fundraising"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T15:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"How Chicago Students Are Leading Change Through Service buildOn on Chicago Today How Chicago Students Are Leading Change Through Service buildOn on Chicago Today At buildOn in Chicago were transforming lives through the power of service and education. We partner with students across [--] Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to lead local service projects develop leadership skills and ignite a lifelong commitment to making a difference. From mentoring and food justice to community clean-ups and advocacy buildOn students are showing up and serving their cityevery day. ๐ Want to support this movement Join"
YouTube Link 2025-05-12T17:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Voices of buildOn Montage On Saturday February 19th a small collection of high school students from buildOn's afterschool programs in Chicago met to discuss their experiences and improve their communication skills at the second annual "Voices of buildOn". buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org"
YouTube Link 2011-03-03T22:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn on Chicago's NBC [--] News Today In this video from October [----] NBC's Natalie Martinez tells the story of how buildOn incites kids to make a positive contribution to their communities and to their futures. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org"
YouTube Link 2012-10-01T20:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"CBS Profile of buildOn and Founder/CEO Jim Ziolkowski Our CEO and Founder Jim Ziolkowski is profiled by CBS news who followed us all the way to Nepal for the building of our 400th school buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2011-08-29T15:49Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"buildOn [----] Recap and Thank You [----] was an amazing year for the buildOn Movement * We constructed [---] new schools in seven developing countries. Today 92000+ students are attending [---] buildOn schools gaining the education needed to lift themselves out of poverty. * We empowered thousands of U.S. students to contribute over [------] hours of service helping struggling communities in seven U.S. cities. buildOn students have contributed [---] million service hours to date * We expanded our programs in the U.S. and developing world launching new service and school building programs in Boston and"
YouTube Link 2015-01-20T22:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Building in Malawi: It Just Feels Good to See Them Smile Shateka a high school student from Bridgeport CT recently traveled with buildOn to Malawi to build a primary school and bring access to education to an entire village. Her story recorded by buildOn Midwest Board Member Ryan Richert captures the essence of the buildOn trek experience. Malawi (Country) education international development service service learning community service Africa (Continent) schools Malawi (Country) education international development service service learning community service Africa (Continent) schools"
YouTube Link 2014-07-30T11:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"La Soledad Worksite Interviews [----] buildOn Trek for Knowledge to Nicaragua in [----]. After thousands of swings of the pickax we are nearly done digging the foundation and footings for the pillars of the school. The American students have had a real taste of hard work in the hot Nicaraguan sun and so has Dan Kraiza a buildOn teaching advisor who has traveled with our team. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers school in Nicaragua Nicaragua village community service youth service afterschool program school in Nicaragua Nicaragua"
YouTube Link 2011-03-09T15:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"From A Promise in Malawi to a Global Movement Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement From A Promise in Malawi to a Global Movement Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement ๐งฑ๐ฅ๐ Before buildOn became a global movement it started with a single promise in Misomali Village Malawiand the unwavering courage of a young father named Stephen Entani. In this heartfelt reflection buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski recalls the fear uncertainty and perseverance it took to build that first schoolalongside Stephen who became his friend mentor and daily source of strength. As Stephen placed his newborn daughter Ruthie"
YouTube Link 2024-05-23T16:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Big Ten buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers Big ten buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning michigan state university Big ten buildOn nonprofit school afterschool"
YouTube Link 2012-02-22T20:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Oscar and Marco interview each other Marco Torres and Oscar Carino Banana Kelly High School students from the Bronx never imagined they'd spend their Saturdays doing community service. Both students members of our Youth Engagement Zone went from apathetic to active. And both were selected to go overseas and help build a school with buildOn -- an adventure they'll never forget. We asked them to interview each other and reflect on their answers. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US"
YouTube Link 2013-03-12T16:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"buildOn This video from [----] shares the vision of buildOn. buildOn is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Our afterschool programs in the US mobilize urban youth to contribute intensive service in their own communities and work alongside villagers to build schools in the poorest countries in the world. Website: www.buildon.org Blog: buildonfromthefield.org Facebook.com/buildOn Twitter: @buildOnEmpowers buildOn nonprofit school afterschool after innercity urban change development Urban Planning diversity students africa"
YouTube Link 2012-10-01T20:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"20 Years Later: Returning to buildOns First School in Malawi Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement [--] Years Later: Returning to buildOns First School in Malawi Jim Ziolkowski SJU Commencement ๐ฅ๐ In this deeply personal reflection buildOn Founder & CEO Jim Ziolkowski shares the emotional story of returning to Misomali Village in Malawi where buildOns very first school was constructed. What he found there would become one of the most powerful moments of his lifeand the heart of his memoir Walk in Their Shoes. What began as one school and [---] students has grown into five schools built in partnership"
YouTube Link 2024-05-23T16:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Students are changing Oaklandand the world โค๐ฅ"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Transforming Chicago one student at a time"
YouTube Link 2025-07-13T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"How to pack for [--] days in Senegal"
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