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Upside Cup 2024

News | November 12th, 2024

What an incredible day at the Upside Cup 2024! We had 11 sailing teams from across Tāmaki Makaurau join us for an afternoon of friendly competition on the water, and some fundraising fun.

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A mentoring journey that went from indifference to making a difference—watch the full story!

A mentoring journey that went from indifference to making a difference—watch the full story!

Evidence , Stories | October 4th, 2024

When Daniel (mentee) first met Benjamin (mentor), he had his doubts.

Talking "Life on the Upside" with Jenny Horst

Talking "Life on the Upside" with Jenny Horst

News , Stories | August 22nd, 2024

Sacha and Ish of The Not So Breakfast Show, sat down recently with Upside's CEO Jenny Horst for an interview all about "Life on the Upside".

The Gift of Time - Ambah & Danielle's Story

The Gift of Time - Ambah & Danielle's Story

Evidence , Stories | April 8th, 2024

"I’ve never had to crave having a normal space or wanting to be anywhere else.

Understanding the Role of a Youth Mentor: A Guide for Young People

Understanding the Role of a Youth Mentor: A Guide for Young People

Stories | April 5th, 2024

Let's explore youth mentoring and discover how it can rock your world!

What Can Disney Teach Us About Mentoring?

What Can Disney Teach Us About Mentoring?

Stories | July 25th, 2023

Disney’s magic of storytelling has been a part of childhoods for generations, and it's no secret that many of them have themes of mentoring woven into their narratives.

The Mentoring Effect

The Mentoring Effect

Stories | June 28th, 2022

What happens in one year of mentoring?See for yourself as 3 mentoring relationships go from complete strangers to confidantes and close friends.

Upside Adventures: Stories Untold Winners!

Upside Adventures: Stories Untold Winners!

Stories | February 1st, 2022

In an attempt to help mentors connect with their young people during lockdown late last year, we tasked our Upside matches to tell us a story.

It's Not Goodbye, Just See You Later!

It's Not Goodbye, Just See You Later!

Stories | November 30th, 2021

Four years since they first met, Te Manu and Hayden have had quite the journey with Upside.

Ideas For Mentoring During Lockdown

Ideas For Mentoring During Lockdown

Stories | August 31st, 2021

Living in Lockdown affects us all differently.