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.

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.

In December 2025, Trek Relief returns to Nepal for The Monastery Project—a 15-day volunteer expedition that blends hands-on construction at Pema T’sal Monastery with trekking through the Annapurna region. This journey invites you to walk ancient trails, support community-led health and education efforts, and experience travel with purpose.

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.

After the devastating 2024 floods, your support helped us restore a classroom in Kavre, giving 91 students a safe space to learn once again. This is more than rebuilding—it’s restoring hope, dignity, and the future of a community.

This August, Trek Relief returns to Mongolia for Water for All—a climate action and cultural preservation initiative supporting nomadic communities. Volunteers will help restore wells, improve clean water access, and protect a way of life at risk due to desertification. Join us for a powerful journey of service and connection on the steppe.

Patagonia Inc. spotlights our outdoor classroom project in Chilean Patagonia—built in partnership with Fundación Renoval and powered by the Patagonia Environmental Grants Program. A beautiful example of community-led, regenerative impact in one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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.

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.

Mongolia’s rolling steppes, vast open skies, and centuries-old nomadic traditions are awe-inspiring, but climate change, desertification, and overgrazing are threatening this way of life. Water scarcity is at the heart of these challenges, making sustainable water access a critical issue for Mongolia’s herding communities.

This August, Trek Relief is launching a volunteer initiative in Arkhangai, Mongolia, to restore wells, support sustainable water management, and empower local families.

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.