Trek

What is it?

The BuildOn trek program raises thousands of dollars each year to finance a trip to one of the disadvantaged countries to help build a school in a rural village. The communities promise to promote equal opportunity, having an equal number of men and women help build and attend the school.

Fundraising

I have raised over $5,000 for trek by being involved in schoolwide BuildOn fundraisers and events while hosting independent fundraisers by partnering with local restaurants, promoting their businesses in exchange for donating a portion of their profit from the night.

Building the school

In Mzuzu, Malawi, I learned to use various tools and spent my time digging trenches, mixing concrete, and carrying materials to and from the worksite. The process of building the school was challenging, but I am so proud of all that I had helped accomplish.

Cultural Immersion

Trek offers full cultural immersion in another community. We learned the Mzuzu way of life through activities like gender-based discussions and weaving straw mats, playing with the village children, and learning a new language. It was eye opening to see how others around the world live and experience it for myself through complete cultural immersion.

  • One Team

  • Signing for Gender Equality

  • Build It!

  • Fun & Games