| Why Bridge Builders |
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Bridge Builders is committed to changing lives through sustainable development practices. What this means is that while we are short-term service trip coordinators, we are also aware of community development issues. By concentrating on good development principles we can be assured of making the greatest impact on our trips.
Most importantly to you the team leader Bridge Builders constructs the trip and the itinerary to your team's goals, from start to finish. Your team is not plugged into an equation and given the same experience year after year. Bridge Builders' teams are full of unique educational and cultural experiences that change from location to location, always providing an adventure to newcomers and a fresh trip to returnees. Be assured, each and every project selected by Bridge Builders will be sustainable, significant, and will provide the opportunity for team members to work side-by-side with the local community. Trips will be adventurous and exciting with opportunities to learn about the host culture and country and to build relationships with local community members. 
In addition, one of Bridge Builders' key core values is that Nationals are to be treated fairly, equitably and are to be included as an equal partner in all decisions that involve them. We must remember the project is theirs, the community is theirs, and the long-term impact is theirs. The overall interests of the nationals ought to be, and is, of utmost consideration. Long-term developmental implications must be carefully considered in all developmental endeavors. Friendship and trust must always be priorities in all work with Nationals.
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Among other things, we accomplish this by selecting projects where there is local leadership, vision and ownership of the project, and substantive community involvement.
