Melat Assefa

Program Manager

I am the program manager for AYDEPI. I have over 4 years of experience working with programs that support students and youth of minority backgrounds. My main goal is to provide efficient and meaningful programs for minorities that bring solutions.

Aydepiinfo@gmail.com (253) 332 2146

Nyota Za Africa (African Stars) Summer Program

Partnership between Schools Out Washington and OSPI. The summer program will consist of volunteering, road trips, outdoor camping, cultural events/concerts, nutrition cooking classes, and group fitness activities. The youth will

Youth Environmental Activism Project

AYDEPI and Port of Seattle partner in 2022 with youth between the ages of 16-23 in the Federal Way and Des Moines neighborhoods to create change within the communities while

OSPI Bridging the Gap Project

The project will support to re-engage the Youth and students in; Career Awareness and Exploration Mentorship programs, this is by bringing on board key community influencers & Student Youth Mentors

Stop Underage Drinking

We conducted a survey on youth between the ages of 14-20 years on their experience with alcohol. This survey reached 68 youth, and from the results, we understood the youth

Community Dialogue

The year 2020 – 2021 has been a tough year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and therefore most community dialogues happened through webinars/zoom. In September 2021, AYDEPI, in Partnership with

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Upcoming Events

AYDEPI/Port of Seattle/Green Des Moines Environmental Volunteer Event

AYDEPI/Port of Seattle/Green Des Moines Environmental Volunteer Event

AYDEPI/King County/Port of Seattle Environmental Volunteer Event

AYDEPI/King County/Port of Seattle Environmental Volunteer Event