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For Schools and Universities

Youth Change Makers is the social leadership and volunteer program of TECHO US Clubs, designed for US High School and University students throughout the academic year.

Rooted in TECHO’s mission to overcome poverty in Latin America through community-led action, the program empowers students to become civic leaders, critical thinkers, and global citizens. Students embark on a transformative journey that combines learning, local action, global representation, and a capstone immersion trip, bridging their academic experience with real-world impact.

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Our partnerships raise awareness and funds to fight housing inequality in Latin America.

With active collaborations in Florida, Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, and growing every year, there’s a place for every student, educator, and administrator to join.

Let’s build something meaningful, together.

Our Academic Partners

At TECHO, we’re proud to partner with high schools and universities across the United States to engage students in meaningful, hands-on opportunities for social impact. Through these collaborations, young people become active agents of change in the fight against poverty in Latin America.

Our partnerships take many forms, from Thanksgiving and Winter Break Building Trips, to TECHO Experiences, to the creation of TECHO Clubs on campus. These student-led groups raise awareness and funds throughout the academic year, helping bring visibility to housing inequality and supporting tangible solutions on the ground.

Outstanding TECHO Clubs

Florida Volunteers

Location: Weston-Miami, Florida

Leaders: Sofia Ferrer, Daniella Noriega, Amanda Elias and Juana Chicou

Club Achievements: During the Fall 2025 semester, the club hosted several successful events and raised more than $2,500. Our activities included Paint for a Cause, the Tennis x TECHO tournament, Halloween tote bag decorating, and Bingo.

Fundraising goal: 10,000 usd to build a home for a family in The Dominican Republic on May 2026.

Local Impact: We organized a fundraiser to purchase food for people experiencing homelessness in Weston, Florida.

Austin Waldorf

Location: Austin, Texas

Leaders: Annie Snedeker, Henri Hunt, Dylan Gordon

Club Achievements: During the Spring 2025 semester, under the leadership of Gabriel Zorrilla, the club raised funds to build three homes for families in Guatemala and later fundraised to donate six additional water systems to families in need. We held numerous fundraisers then, and we recently kicked off our 2026 campaign at the school’s Winter Fair.

Fundraising goal: 35,000 usd to travel and build a home for 2 families in The Dominican Republic on March 2026.

Cannon School

Location: Concord, North Carolina

Leaders: Sally Woolwine, Linden Sonnefeld

Club Achievements: In January 2025, we traveled to Costa Rica and built a home for a family. This semester, in January 2026 we traveled to the Dominican Republic to build two homes for families in need.

Fundraising goal: 2,000 usd to donate 2 water systems for the Dominican Republic.

University of Redlands

Location: Redlands, Calilfornia

Leaders: Jorge Isaac Aguilar

Club Achievements: This year, we traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, where we built a home for a family.

Fundraising goal: 5,000 usd to donate a house for a family.

Join us in shaping the next generation of Youth Change Makers.

Bring this program to your school and empower students to create change with purpose and empathy.

Become a TECHO Intern!

Gain hands-on professional experience while creating real social impact. TECHO’s internship program connects your skills with a regional mission that supports communities across 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

As a TECHO US intern, you’ll collaborate with an international nonprofit, develop practical, resume-ready skills, and be part of a purpose-driven team.

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