The Washington Ireland Program Alumni Network (WIPAN) connects over 350 talented and diverse young people from all over Ireland.  Together, they form a cross-community, cross-border, team of leaders that will remain connected to each other and work together to shape tomorrow's Ireland. WIPAN takes an active role in supporting community outreach activities and facilitates alumni-led public service initiatives such as; the Youth Empowerment Scheme, an Active Citizenship Expo, the "What is Ireland?" symposium and an annual Charity Ball.