Stories
“After the tour, one key memory always stays with me: the idea of igniting sparks within each other and the people we...
“UWP showed me how unique perspective is as a Native woman and broadened my view of the world.” Up with People was...
“I've been profoundly impacted by Up with People, which exposed me to Deafness, Deaf Culture, and American Sign Language.” While the music...
“Learning in real-time to understand different cultures, lifestyles, and life experiences was one of the most important parts of becoming a better...
“UWP gave ordinary people extraordinary opportunities. It was an experience about connection with people: cast members, host families, communities, and the world....
“UWP completely altered my life direction in the best way possible, singing and dancing around the world was my goal, but building...
"Attending UWP was a positive, transformative experience for me. I met people from diverse cultures, broadening my perspectives and gaining self-awareness.” I...
“Hey! My name is Bertil Vestergård Laier. I am 19-years-old and come from a small village that goes under the amazing name...
For me, UWP is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I feel like I found a family...
I would like to give thanks to Up with People, the nonprofit that taught me, no matter who we are, where we...