There are many organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of Alaska’s youth. Many use the outdoors and nature to help kids overcome the challenges they face. Onward and Upward is a nonprofit based in the Mat-Su Valley and is one such organization. The group offers programs that use the concept of “one health” that incorporates adventure, challenge by choice, experiential learning and place based education while being sensitive to trauma. Randy Dowd, Executive Director and founder, and his staff join host Paul Twardock to discuss the programs they offer and benefits that youth receive from their program and ones like it.
HOST: Paul Twardock
GUESTS:
Randy Dowd, Executive Director and founder of Onward and Upward
Onward and Upward Staff
LINKS:
Onward and Upward website
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BROADCAST: Thursday, March 16th, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, March 16th, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT
