Our Mission In Action

​​​​UpStander Workshops – Interactive sessions teaching students how to safely intervene and support others.
 

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Anti-Bullying Education – Programs for schools, youth groups, and communities foster an inclusive community through hands-on learning. 

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Discover the Power of Multicultural Education – Students learn to show empathy, celebrate differences, and create an inclusive community with a hands-on learning experience. 

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Bystander-to-UpStander Certification – Formal training with certificates for students,

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School Assemblies – Age-appropriate presentations on standing up for others.

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Peer Leadership Programs – Training students to become UpStander Ambassadors.

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Start & Finish Curriculum Toolkits with Students: Make an Impact and Earn Scholarships Opportunities! Guide student groups through a hands-on, goal-driven curriculum with structured lesson plans, engaging activities, and discussion guides. Help students set and track S.M.A.R.T. goals, work through every step of meaningful projects, and showcase their impact. Along the way, students have the chance to earn scholarships based on their achievements and demonstrated growth. Inspire learning, foster leadership, and celebrate measurable results!

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After-School Clubs – Ongoing Upstander groups that build leadership and advocacy skills.

Create safe spaces for meaningful conversations, growth, and connection! Our Community Dialogues & Family Forums bring together parents, students, and community members to explore goals, ambitions, and life skills while supporting the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Families and students can:

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• Map out personal and academic goals with guidance and check-ins
   

• Learn practical tools to achieve success and build life skills
   

• Strengthen bonds within their family and community
   

• Participate in safe spaces for conversation, reflection, and healing
   

 

Strengthen Your Community​

Through these forums and additional programs, participants can also organize events and collaborative projects that bring people together, build stronger connections, and make a positive impact in the community.

​Encourages creativity, writing, and entrepreneurial skills.​​​

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Share real Upstander stories and inspire others to take action! Students can create their own books, from writing and illustrating to designing the cover. Through this program, students learn the entire process of self-publishing, including writing, illustrating, and the business side of being an author.

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This service helps students:

• Become self- published authors and see their work in print
   

• Earn income from their books
   

• Develop entrepreneurial skills like marketing, sales, and project planning
   

• Use storytelling to spread kindness, empathy, and Upstander values in their community