Our How & Why

Our programs are crafted to adhere to the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability while advancing the United Nations's 17 Sustainable Development Goals for a brighter future.

Our Ethos

Ethical Contributions

At Trek Relief, we are committed to fostering ethical and mindful voluntourism, continuously training our team, and evaluating our practices to ensure we create impactful and sustainable experiences for our participants and the communities we serve. To ensure ethical voluntourism, we follow these principles:

  1. Trusted Partnerships: Selecting transparent, community-focused organizations for meaningful impact.

  2. Local Alignment: Ensuring projects meet actual community needs, respecting local culture.

  3. Responsible Tourism: Minimizing environmental impact, promoting sustainable practices.

Our Core Values

Our Finances

Accountability & Transparency

We prioritize accountability to our donors and the public, maximizing funds for impactful educational, medical, and environmental programs in marginalized communities.

We uphold our core values by ensuring no profits are generated from our services to designated communities.

With seven consecutive years of receiving GuideStar's Platinum rating, we take pride in our consistent recognition for accountability and transparency.

 FAQs

Trek Relief (tax ID number 81-5114205) is a tax-exempt nonprofit public benefit corporation under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Donations to Trek Relief are fully tax-deductible as permitted by law. To clarify any questions, we've included FAQs below.

Our Annual Report

Impact & Insights

We are proud to present our first Annual Report, covering 2023 and an organizational overview since we started fundraising in 2016. Here, we’re proud to share the enduring impact of our collective humanitarian efforts worldwide, highlighting our accomplishments across various regions thanks to our beloved team and supporters.