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Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki Flash Flood | October 11, 2026
On October 11, 2026, a sudden landslide dam breach triggered a violent flash flood along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River, destroying homes, severing bridges, and leaving hundreds marooned. Read our full report on the disaster and learn how you can support immediate recovery efforts on the ground.
Wells of Hope: How Trek Relief Brought Clean Water and Community to Undur Ulaan
In July 2026, Trek Relief returned to the Arkhangai Valley of Mongolia with 12 volunteers to help complete a brand-new community well. Here is the story of what was built, who built it, and why it matters.
Standing With Nepal: Trek Relief's Response to the 2026 Flash Flood & Mudslide
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.
New Roots in Patagonia: A Milestone Achievement for School Gardens in Aysén
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.
Adventure with a Mission: Celebrating the Woman Leading Trek Relief
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.
Referral and Alumni Discounts Are Ending — Here’s What to Know
Trek Relief is retiring its referral and alumni discount programs to simplify and improve the participant experience.
GivingTuesday 2025: Help Trek Relief Bring Ecological Education to a New School
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.
Trek Relief Featured on Business of Giving: From One Trek to a Global Mission
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 News Update: What Changed, Why It Matters, and How We’re Responding
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.
Restoring Wells in Arkhangai, Mongolia: Water for All 2025
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.
Meet the Volunteers of Trek Relief: Travel With Purpose, Create Impact
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.
Apply for Trek Together Fund Now: 4 Ways to Make Volunteering Possible
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.
Beyond the Trip: How Trek Relief Redefines Volunteer Abroad Experiences
Trek Relief is redefining what it means to volunteer abroad. Guided by empathy, transparency, and community partnership, we create ethical, purpose-driven travel experiences that support lasting local impact. As a nonprofit, we prioritize financial integrity and cultural respect—ensuring your journey does real good. Discover how we’re building a new model of service that puts people first and invites you to walk with purpose.
Trek Relief’s 2024 Annual Report Is Here: See What We Accomplished Together
Trek Relief’s 2024 Annual Report is here—highlighting a year of ethical travel, community-led projects, and global impact across Nepal, Peru, Mongolia, and Patagonia. Discover how volunteers helped restore classrooms, plant trees, install solar panels, and build lasting change. See what we accomplished—and how you can join in 2025.
Candice Young Featured in Canvas Rebel: The Journey Behind Trek Relief
Trek Relief founder Candice Young was recently featured in Canvas Rebel, sharing the journey of how a single trek in Nepal sparked a global movement of purpose-driven travel and sustainable impact.
Celebrating the Women of Trek Relief: Leading with Strength, Vision, and Impact
March is International Women’s Month—a time to recognize the strength, leadership, and resilience of women shaping the world. At Trek Relief, we are proud to highlight the incredible women driving global change through sustainable development, conservation, and service-driven travel.
Trek Relief Turns 8! Celebrating a Legacy of Impact & Announcing Our Mongolia Project
Trek Relief started with a simple idea: to merge adventure with purpose. What began as a small grassroots effort in response to the Gorkha earthquake has now become a global movement, bringing together volunteers, donors, and communities to create lasting change through sustainable projects.
January 2025 marks our 8th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible community that has made this journey possible. Since our incorporation on January 30, 2017, we’ve been on a mission to empower communities, protect the environment, and inspire socially responsible travel.
So, as we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just looking back, we’re looking ahead to what’s next.
Introducing the Trek Together Fund: Help Others Make a Global Impact
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Trek Together Fund—a new way to pay it forward! 🤝
This new initiative helps deserving adventurers with financial limitations participate in our meaningful trips. By donating to the fund, you’re enabling passionate individuals to make a positive impact in communities around the world.
At Trek Relief, we believe that financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of those inspired to create change. With your support, we can extend these opportunities to more adventurers ready to make a difference.
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