United Planet

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United Planet, known as UP, is an American non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization aims to enhance cross-cultural and geographical understanding in order to promote peace, friendship, and economic prosperity among cultures, using the Internet and community-based programs. [1]

United Planet is made up primarily of members and volunteers who use the Internet to communicate and promote cross-cultural understanding. The organization relies on volunteers for its activities, which include orphan care, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and housing for the poor, under the supervision of its founder and a board. [2]

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Cultural Awareness Project and UP Storytelling provide cross-cultural presentations and storytelling for schools and communities.

Voices of Earth Cultural Exchange combines country summaries drawn from the CIA World Factbook with an online forum for travel and cultural tips.

United Planet Quests provide volunteer opportunities in the form of one- to 52-week educational, humanitarian, and peace-building projects. Volunteers are expected to pay, either personally or through fundraising, fees that cover the cost of their participation.

UP Ambassador Clubs enable high school and college students to charter UP Ambassador Clubs at their schools to carry out and promote UP's mission and programs at their schools.