Up with People
Rachael Gicho is a seasoned public relations professional currently serving as a Public Relations Executive at Up with People since January 2014. Prior to this role, Rachael held positions at SBO Research Ltd as an Administrator and Research Executive from January 2007 to December 2013, and worked as a News Reporter and Editor at the Pan African News Agency between January 2007 and January 2008. Rachael holds a Master’s Degree in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from The State University of New York (2015-2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from United States International University - Africa (2008-2011). Additionally, Rachael has continued education through Up with People from 2014 to the present.
Up with People
Up with People empowers youth to become lifelong changemakers as part of a global community working to advance inclusivity, sustainability, and human rights. Through our unique exchange programs, youth come together to engage with world issues, discover their creative capacity, and develop the skills to step into their place as global citizens. Since 1965: · 22,000 participants from 138 countries · 14,000 visits to communities in 72 countries · 3 million volunteer service hours · 800,000 host families · 300,000 youth engaged in the last 5 years Intentional community, creativity & the arts, and determined optimism are at the heart of UWP. Young people can do incredible things when we act together, get creative, and remain unapologetically hopeful. These elements set UWP apart in the crowded field of Positive Youth Development. They permeate everything we do. Since pausing our programs in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been reflecting, reimagining, and designing Up with People for the future. We’ll be back soon with exciting new programs as we continue to work towards our vision of an inclusive and sustainable world where people are equal in dignity and rights.