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.

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.

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.

We’re excited to announce that Candice Young, Founder and Executive Director of Trek Relief, was recently featured in Bold Journey. In the article, Candice shares her inspiring journey from global traveler to nonprofit leader, reflecting on the powerful connection between adventure and impact. Read her story and discover how Trek Relief continues to redefine travel for positive change!

Celebrating Our Founder's Journey: Trek Relief's Candice Young is featured in VoyageLA. Discover her inspiring path from a global traveler to the founder of Trek Relief, and how she turned her passion into a force for good.

Trek Relief Founder Candice Young has been featured in Shoutout LA, highlighting her journey in creating Trek Relief and the values that drive the organization. Read the full story to discover how passionate leadership and community collaboration are making a difference.

For the second consecutive year, Trek Relief partnered with Harvard University as part of its Global Day of Service on September 1, 2023. This collaboration brought together passionate individuals united by a shared mission to create meaningful change.

We’re excited to announce that our founder, Candice Young, was recently featured on The Maverick Show Podcast! In Episode 247: Empowering Adventure Travelers to Collaborate with Global Communities on Meaningful Service Projects, Candice shares her inspiring journey and the heart behind Trek Relief.

We’re excited to share that our founder and executive director, Candice Young, was recently featured on the Powerful Ladies Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Candice dives into her journey of creating Trek Relief, blending her love for adventure travel with a passion for giving back.