2024 Snowflake
Gala
2022 MET
Gala
Thematic Areas
Health
AYDEPI empowers underserved youth through mentorship, skill-building, tutoring, and leadership development, fostering academic success and community impact.
Education K-12
AYDEPI empowers underserved youth through mentorship, skill-building, tutoring, and leadership development, fostering academic success and community impact.
Advocacy
AYDEPI’s advocacy programs empower youth with leadership, civic knowledge, and public speaking skills to drive meaningful community change.
Culture
AYDEPI’s cultural initiatives empower youth by celebrating heritage, fostering identity, promoting diversity, and strengthening community through intercultural exchange.
AYDEPI aims to create sustainable measures to build resilience in vulnerable African, African/American youth.
AYDEPI's mission is to empower youth of color, especially immigrants and refugees, through leadership development, education, mentorship, and community engagement. We aim to build resilience, promote advocacy, and create pathways for youth to become active changemakers for social justice and community well-being.
2025-2026 Programmatic Campaigns
Youth Mental Health and Wellness
Target Audience: Youth ages 12-25, along with their families. Estimated Number of Youth: 100-150 youth directly involved in workshops, peer support groups, and mental health…
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Target Audience: High school students, college-bound youth, and their families. Estimated Number of Youth: 100-150 youth participating in college preparation workshops, career readiness training, internships,…
donate nowEnvironmental Justice and Sustainability
Target Audience: Youth and community members of all ages, especially those in environmental justice communities. Estimated Number of Youth: 75-100 youth actively engaged in environmental…
donate nowPartnerships & Collaboration
African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl.—amplifying youth voice and resilience.
Symposium Highlights Immigrant and BIPOC-Driven Environmental Justice Initiatives
COVID‑19 relief funds available for WSU immigrant communities statewide
What does pulling ivy have to do with mental health?
AYDEPI Blogs & Articles
Bridge to Harmony
FAFSA and WASFA Application Support
Tuesday Tips: Being Realistic With Your Goals
20th Anniversary of Growing Up Asian in America
Stroke care gains in Puerto Rico falter after Hurricane Maria
Achievements
678
Youths directly supported
15K
Community outreach members reached through social media
21
Youth leaders
7
Partnerships