Welcome to UpRising

UpRising
Britain’s first network of emerging leaders from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The Challenge
The leaders in British society need to reflect the diversity of the population of the UK.
Our Impact
Our participants and alumni are taking on positions of leadership and changing their communities.
Our History
UpRising was launched by The Young Foundation in 2008 and has worked with over 450 young leaders.

LATEST NEWS

Generation UpRising on... the future of the welfare state

UpRising's alumni group, the Emerging Leaders Network, recently hosted their first policy event titled "Generation UpRising on... the future of the welfare state" at Nesta.
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After five years as a Young Foundation venture, UpRising becomes an independent charity. 

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UpRising Birmingham and National Programme Lead, Zehra Zaidi, has been shortlisted for the RBS Asian Women of Achievement 2013 award.

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UpRising has recently joined forces with Mosaic Associates, Patchwork Foundation and Three Faiths Forum to launch the MP of the Year Award. 

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The Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, visited the Manchester & Salford UpRisers recently to find out more about them.

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UpRising BLOG

Leading Through Words

Lara Samuels, Director of the Communications Hub, blogs for UpRising about why communication is key in effective leadership.
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Emerging Leader and Community Organiser, Sotez Chowdhury, blogs about the ins and outs of community organising and its relevance in society today.

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It's not enough to say 'young people will change the world'.

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