Schoolies Revolution

Turning Around a Generation

Schoolies Revolution aims to turn around a generation in two ways: by investing in the countries we visit, to help out break the cycle of poverty, and by giving young people the opportunity to grow as individuals, that they may break the cycle of poverty in their world.

Community Work

On a Schoolies Revolution trip you will get the chance to visit local communities and work with them, whether that be through running games at the local school or providing a meal for prisoners.

Building

We are serious about giving back to whatever country we visit. With around 20 young people on a 3 week trip, we are able to do something big! Options we have include constructing a house in the Village of Hope, helping renovations or painting at the local church or school.

Playing with Kids

Wherever you are Uganda, there are kids everywhere! Uganda is home to over 2 million orphans and on a Schoolies Revolution trip we will spend lots of time playing and teaching kids in the Village of Hope, the local school and the local slum area.

"A Revolution - to turn around a generation. In our country. In 3rd-world countries. Moving from indulgence to giving, from selfish to selfless, from passive believers to active followers!"

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

About Us

Schoolies Revolution is an exciting initiative of HopeBuilders International that gives Year 12 students a daring alternative. By offering a 3-week trip to experience a third-world country, Schoolies Revolution challenges young people to step out of their comfort zone and do something radical. By turning away from the traditional “schoolies” young people are given the opportunity to give back to world’s poor.

Trips

As Schoolies Revolution we run trips during the normal “schoolies” timeframe. We leave towards the end of November after VCE exams have officially finished and head off for 3 weeks. These trips will look different depending on the location of the trip and the team involved. We recognize that this is a “schoolies” trip and therefore aim to have a fun time. But, we also recognize the call of God to look after the poor and needy, and consequently give plenty of time to helping people and sharing God’s love with them.

Support

There is a significant cost in travelling overseas, especially for Year 12 students who don’t have much time to work. We value any level of support as we strive to have the cost of these trips lowered to accommodate as many young people as we can to come on this life-changing experience.