On August 26, a catastrophic glacial collapse unleashed massive flash floods through Nepal, wiping out homes, bridges, and infrastructures. With climate change disproportionately impacting mountain communities, Trek Relief is partnering directly with the Nepal Red Cross Society to deliver urgent food, clean water, and shelter. Learn how you can stand with Nepal and support the ground response.

In March 2026, Trek Relief returned to Chilean Patagonia with 11 donor-volunteers for our most ambitious program yet — building a greenhouse, signing a historic partnership agreement, and trekking 30 kilometers through Parque Nacional Patagonia. Here's how it went.

For the past decade, Trek Relief has proven that adventure travel can be a massive force for good. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re launching four deeply immersive trips pairing world-class trekking with sustainable, community-led service projects. Whether you are riding across the Mongolian steppes or exploring high-altitude Incan ruins, your next great journey starts here. Read on for details, dates, and how to apply.

On May 16, 2026, over 100 people gathered at Art & Space LA to celebrate a decade of global impact with Trek Relief — and hit our $10,000 fundraising goal with just 10 minutes to spare.

From local service in the foothills of La Cañada to building 50 homes at the epicenter of the Nepal earthquake, Candice Young’s journey is a masterclass in leading with heart. This International Women’s Month, we celebrate 10 years of Trek Relief—a movement that has transformed 30 traditional "vacations" into powerful vehicles for global impact. Discover the pivotal moment in the Langtang Valley that turned a solo traveler into a non-profit founder and learn how "showing up" can change the world.

In 2026, Trek Relief partners with Fundación Renoval in Puerto Ibáñez to expand the ‘Mi Aula Ambiental’ legacy. From greenhouse construction to regenerative trekking in the Chacabuco Valley, discover how our 2026 cohort is planting "New Roots" in the Patagonian wild. Includes essential gear and logistics updates for participants.

Join Trek Relief in Mongolia for well restoration and a traditional horse trek. Support clean water access in Arkhangai through service-learning and community-led impact.

In December 2025, Trek Relief joined partners at Pema T’sal Monastery near Pokhara to support a treatment-room expansion and repaint community courts, then trekked village to village across Lower Mustang.

Trek Relief is retiring its referral and alumni discount programs to simplify and improve the participant experience.

On December 2, 2025, Trek Relief is rallying support to raise $10,000 on GivingTuesday to fully fund a new organic school garden in Patagonia as part of Roots of Tomorrow.

Join Trek Relief’s Nepal Monastery Project, a 16-day volunteer trek that blends ethical travel with a community-led clinic expansion at Pema T’sal Monastery near Pokhara, followed by a transformative trek through Lower Mustang. All core logistics are covered so you can focus on impact, culture, and connection. Reserve your spot by October 4.

Trek Relief’s founder, Candice Young, joins Denver Frederick on the Business of Giving podcast to share how a single trek in Nepal’s Langtang Valley grew into an ethical, community-led model for impact travel. Hear the origin story, concrete results, and how travelers become changemakers. Listen now.

Nepal has entered a period of political transition, with former Chief Justice Sushila Karki serving as interim prime minister and parliamentary elections signaled for March 2026. The shift follows youth-led protests that accelerated after a social platform suspension earlier in September. Reports cite significant casualties, and an official review process is under way as institutions reset.

In Undur Ulaan, Arkhangai, community leaders, FARM, and Trek Relief restored two village wells and added protective housing, insulation, fencing, and concrete. With WASH training led by the Arkhangai Health Department and local materials and labor throughout, clean water is now more reliable for more than 800 residents, delivering an estimated 5.47 to 7.3 million liters per well each year.

In Mongolia, 66 trees are thriving—and now, a vital water well flows again. This is the story of Kiss the Earth and Well of Hope—two projects rooted in community resilience, environmental action, and purpose-driven travel. From reforestation to restored water access, our 2025 return to Mongolia reminds us that impact grows when we listen, return, and build together.

This marks the start of Trek Relief’s Water for All expedition in Mongolia. Over 12 days, volunteers will restore dried-up wells and support clean water access for nomadic herding families. Follow the journey across the steppe as we combine adventure, cultural exchange, and service.

Meet the volunteers of Trek Relief—compassionate travelers making a lasting impact through ethical travel and community-led projects. Discover how our service learning treks empower both local communities and the people who join them.

Discover four ways to fund your volunteer trek with Trek Relief, from personal fundraising and work-trade credits to alumni perks and our financial aid program. Whether you're just getting started or ready to apply, these options make meaningful travel more accessible than ever.