What is Up With People?

Up with People was founded in 1965 right here in Tucson, Arizona. The mission of Up with People is "to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace". Each 5 month cast brings together about 100 young adults from 20-30 nations. While on tour we will travel to a different location each week. At each location we will stay with host families from that location and witness first hand the culture of the region. At each location we will have the opportunity to participate in community service projects, volunteer at local events, and travel with both our cast and our host family. Also, at each location we will give a high energy performance featuring dance, music, and song!
We will begin our journey in Denver, spending 4 weeks meeting the other cast members and learning the performance. Then we will go on tour! I do not know where my cast will be going... but wherever it is, I will let you know as soon as I find out. The cast on tour now traveled within the United States, Mexico, and Taiwan! The next cast will travel in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Past casts have traveled all over the globe!