We’re Oregon’s next-generation, doing democracy right.
For over sixteen years, Next Up – formerly The Bus Project – has amplified the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable state. We do this by achieving systems change, developing multicultural, bold leaders, and mobilizing young voters. With our multi-pronged approach to engaging youth in civics, we can rebalance our democracy to uplift the voices of historically disenfranchised Oregonians. We are based out of Portland, Oregon.
We’re Next Up and we hope you join us. Click below to learn more.
We’re Oregon’s next-generation, doing democracy right.
For over sixteen years, Next Up – formerly The Bus Project – has amplified the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable state. We do this by achieving systems change, developing multicultural, bold leaders, and mobilizing young voters. With our multi-pronged approach to engaging youth in civics, we can rebalance our democracy to uplift the voices of historically disenfranchised Oregonians. We are based out of Portland, Oregon.
We’re Next Up and we hope you join us. Click below to learn more.
Achieve Systems Change
Dismantling the structural barriers that our generations are facing, make it easier to build representative democracy where our leadership reflects the communities served, and ensure that young people lead the way
Develop Bold Leaders
Shift power and broaden the leadership pipeline, opening doors for more people of color, women, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA+, and low-income youth to become public service leaders
Mobilize Young Voters
Amplify young people’s voices in politics by using our proven holistic organizing model toward collective action that builds a more inclusive movement for a just democracy
News & Updates
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Next Up Action Fund’s Primary Endorsements
March 11, 2020
We are thrilled to officially announce our slate of candidates who have earned Next Up Action Fund’s endorsement for Oregon’s May 19, 2020, Primary Elections. We want to elect leaders that come from our communities, share our values, and will fight for young people in Oregon. The people elected to local offices make crucial decisions…
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Youth Lobby for Climate Legislation
March 4, 2020
Young people are turning up the heat on lawmakers to pass the Clean Energy Jobs bill! On Presidents’ Day, Next Up’s new UPTURN cohort showed up in Salem — joining nearly 150 young activists for a Youth Lobby Day in support of the Renew Oregon coalition’s climate change bill making its way through the state senate. At the Capitol, UPTURN…
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May 2020 Primary Election Endorsement Process
February 7, 2020
Next Up Action Fund is excited to announce our endorsement process for the May 19, 2020 primary! Next Up Action Fund has a goal of amplifying and supporting young Oregonians to be leaders in their community. Therefore, we are particularly interested in races that include candidates and campaigns aligned with our values and are under…
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Our Strategic Framework
January 6, 2020
For nearly 18 years we’ve aimed to be Oregon’s next generation, doing democracy right. This work is rooted in our belief that when young people boldly lead, our democracy evolves to be more inclusive and accessible, and our communities become stronger, more resilient and thriving. America was founded on colonialism, capitalism, and white supremacy, and…
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Here’s Looking at You 2019!
January 8, 2020
We are celebrating big changes this year! Next Up has repositioned the organization with the future in mind, making an organization-wide shift so we can continue being the political home for young people heading into 2020 and beyond. Rebranding and 5-year Strategic Framework As generations change, so has our organization. The Bus Project taught us…
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The Wrap Up: Art and Activism Marketplace 2019
December 19, 2019
Art has the power to change the world. That’s why Next Up presented our first ever Art + Activism Marketplace on November 23, 2019 at the Village Ballroom. The event highlighted voices from people of color, women, youth, and artists behind bars. As author Jeff Chang said,”Politics is where some of the people are some of the…
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