At UPP, we build pathways for community resilience by tackling social challenges rooted in environmental justice. From youth leadership programs to heritage education, our work fosters sustainable growth and equity
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Youth Environmental Leadership Initiative (YELI)
Empower young leaders to address local environmental and social issues with YELI—where passion meets action for a sustainable tomorrow
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Roots & Realities: An Afterschool Guide to South Carolina's Environment and Heritage
Uncover the stories of South Carolina’s land and people with Roots & Realities, a creative afterschool journey through history and science
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The Eagle Connection
Forge impactful community bonds with The Eagle Connection, offering North Carolina Central University students meaningful service opportunities to create change.
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Kujenga Sustainability Summit
Inspire action at the Kujenga Sustainability Summit—connecting communities, careers, and climate solutions for a resilient future.
Our organization focuses on addressing issues at the intersection of environmental, racial, social, and climate justice. Our primary campaign targets include marginalized communities disproportionately affected by these injustices, particularly queer, Black, and other communities of color. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we aim to empower these communities to advocate for themselves and drive systemic change
Honoring the Gullah Geechee: A Heritage at Risk
The Gullah Geechee community, rooted in the coastal Southeast, faces significant challenges due to tourism development and coastal erosion. Resort expansion displaces families, disrupts traditions, and limits access to essential spaces. Climate change exacerbates rising sea levels and shoreline degradation, threatening homes, farmlands, and burial grounds. At the United People Project, we aim to highlight these crises and advocate for sustainable solutions that prioritize cultural preservation and environmental justice for the Gullah Geechee people.
The United People Project honors the Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with this land for generations. Explore the rich history and enduring contributions of the original caretakers of the area you now call home.
