Freeport, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly presents an interview with one of the marketing coordinators of the international travel, community service and performing arts group called
Up With People, which provides young
people with a renowned international education
and an unmatched passageway to see the world, and which has been operating
for over four decades.
Once
primarily impacting communities through its musical productions, the
current
Up with People program addresses the very real need for young
adults and leaders who have a global perspective, intercultural
understanding, knowledge of worldwide social issues, leadership skills
and a dedication to community service.
Brandon Serna, who has been with Up With People for 3 years explains how Grand Bahamians can become Host Families for the 1
00 incoming cast, from 21 countries, who will arrive on island on Saturday, February 19th. This cast will put on a Cultural Festival at the International Bazaar on Sunday, February 20 starting at 3pm and then will be involved in 3 full days of community service work with many of the local charities on the island.
Their trip culminates in a huge music and dance production themed,
"A Song For the World" at the Jack Hayward High School Gymnasium on
Thursday, February 24th at 7pm.
If you are interested in being a Host Family you will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the show. It will be a night to remember!
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Those interested in hosting are encouraged to contact
Brandon Serna on the Grand Bahama Advance Team at
bserna@upwithpeople.org or by
calling 242.439-6451.
Up with People’s visit to Grand
Bahama is sponsored by the Pelican Bay Hotel with support from our beneficiary,
the Grand Bahama Youth Choir and with support by The Bahamas Weekly.
Up with People
is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious
or political affiliations. It
provides young adults an international and intercultural experience
that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver
messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People
exists today 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. For more information visit
www.upwithpeople.org
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 19th - Arrival and Meet Host Family, 6pm
February 20th - Cultural Festival, International Bazaar, 3pm
February 23rd - Host Family Pot Luck Gathering, Taino Beach
February 24th - 'A Song For the World' Concert, Jack Hayward HS, 7pm
