activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 8
- Alumni Communication and Information SharingUP WITH PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL provides an online portal for alumni to update their contact information, reviews new alumni account registrations, and offers recordings of past Connector Meetings to facilitate ongoing communication and engagement.
- Children and Youth Programs at Alumni Events Summer and Cultural Enrichment Programs for Refugee and Foster YouthThe organization offers activities for children aged 4 to 20, including participation in a week-long "Legacy programme" during alumni reunion events.
- Children's Legacy Program Summer and Cultural Enrichment Programs for Refugee and Foster YouthThe organization offers a week-long "Legacy programme" for children aged 4 to 20, providing cultural learning, fun, and performing opportunities as part of its reunion activities.
- Facilitating Alumni Communication and Information AccessUP WITH PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL provides an online portal for alumni to update their contact information, reviews new account registrations, and offers recordings of past Connector Meetings to keep alumni informed and connected.
- Facilitating Alumni Communication and Information AccessUP WITH PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL provides an online portal for alumni to update contact information, reviews new account registrations, and offers recordings of past Connector Meetings to keep alumni engaged and informed.
- Facilitating Up with People Cast Tours International Volunteer & Humanitarian Trips to MexicoThe organization facilitates tours for the Up with People cast, such as their tour of Kosovo in 2018.
- Organizing Alumni Reunion Events Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsUP WITH PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL organizes weeklong alumni reunion events, such as the Annual Alumni Week (AAW), which include cultural exploration, professional development, social gatherings, and learning programs. These events feature activities like Irish music and dance, watersports, golfing, tours to landmarks like the Cliffs of Moher, and "Era Shows."
- Supporting Up with People Cast Tours International Volunteer & Humanitarian Trips to MexicoThe organization facilitates tours for the Up with People cast, such as their tour of Kosovo in 2018.
capacity building · 2
- Alumni Mentoring and Professional Development Mentorship Program Development & SupportThe organization develops and conducts a Mentoring Program for its alumni and hosts professional development sessions, such as "Communicating with Trust," to foster continued learning and skill enhancement.
- Alumni Mentoring and Professional Development Mentorship Program Development & SupportThe organization develops and conducts a Mentoring Program for its alumni and hosts professional development sessions, such as "Communicating with Trust," to support their continued learning and growth.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Alumni networking and marketplace alumni_networkingThe organization fosters professional networking connections among alumni and develops an Alumni Marketplace (both digital and in-person) to facilitate these interactions.
- Alumni professional networking and marketplace alumni_networkingThe organization fosters professional networking connections among alumni and develops an Alumni Marketplace (both digital and in-person) to facilitate these connections and support career development.
- Alumni professional networking and marketplace alumni_networkingThe organization fosters professional connections among alumni and develops a digital and in-person marketplace to facilitate these interactions.
- Alumni-driven event model alumni-driven reunion modelThe organization uses a weeklong, alumni-driven event format, informed by survey feedback, to foster reconnection, cultural engagement, and continuity with the organization's traditions.
- Alumni-driven experiential continuity and reconnection alumni-driven reunion modelThe organization uses alumni-driven events, such as weeklong reunions, informed by survey feedback, to foster reconnection, cultural engagement, and maintain continuity with the traditions of Up with People.
- Alumni-to-alumni non-financial support alumni-to-alumni supportThe organization facilitates non-financial assistance among alumni by connecting them with third-party services, matching them with peers who have faced similar challenges, and organizing direct alumni support like work parties, temporary housing, or transportation.
- Alumni-to-alumni support network alumni-to-alumni supportThe organization facilitates non-financial assistance among alumni by connecting them with third-party services, matching them with peers who have faced similar challenges, and organizing direct alumni support such as work parties, short-term host families, or transportation.
- Application-based assistance determination application-based assistanceAssistance is determined through an application process that includes basic information, two references, an interview, and review by a committee and board vote to ensure appropriate allocation of resources.
- Application-based assistance determination application-based assistanceAssistance is determined through an application process that includes basic information, two references, an interview, and review by an applications committee and board vote.
- Application-based assistance determination application-based assistanceAssistance is determined through a structured application process that includes gathering basic information, obtaining references, conducting an interview, and undergoing review by an applications committee and board vote.
- Cross-cultural training for organizational sustainability cross_cultural_trainingThe organization develops and markets cross-cultural training programs and services externally to generate revenue and support its long-term sustainability.
- Cross-cultural training for sustainability cross_cultural_trainingThe organization develops and markets cross-cultural training programs and services externally to generate revenue and support its long-term sustainability.
- Cross-cultural training for sustainability cross_cultural_trainingThe organization develops and markets cross-cultural training programs and services externally to support its financial sustainability.
- International volunteer trips for community development volunteerismThe organization organizes volunteer trips to specific international locations to engage in long-term, sustainable projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations such as children, elders, and families in need.
- International volunteer trips for community improvement volunteerismThe organization organizes volunteer trips to specific international locations to engage in long-term, sustainable projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations.
- International volunteerism for community improvement volunteerismThe organization mobilizes volunteers for international trips to engage in long-term, sustainable projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations in specific communities.
- Volunteer-driven operations volunteer-drivenThe organization relies on a 100% volunteer-run model for all its activities, including major events, to achieve its goals.
- Volunteer-driven operations volunteer-drivenThe organization operates entirely through a volunteer model, including its major events, to achieve its objectives.
- Volunteer-driven operations volunteer-drivenThe organization relies on a 100% volunteer-run model for all its activities, including major events like the Annual Alumni Week, and aims to create diverse volunteer teams.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Alumni Awards
Recognition program honoring outstanding contributions by alumni
Alumni Events
Regional and international events including general assemblies and reunions such as EAM Vienna and AVUWPD e.V. meetings in Germany
Annual Alumni Week
Yearly gathering for Up with People alumni to reconnect and celebrate shared experiences
UpBeat News
Communication platform sharing news, surveys, and articles to engage the alumni community
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform to engage with alumni.
- New Day Impact (NDI) Partner — Facilitates volunteer trips to Kosovo and Albania in partnership with Up with People International Alumni Association.
- local supporters Partner — Collaborates with local supporters in Limerick, Ireland to promote sustainable practices during Annual Alumni Week.