Educational Empowerment
Educational Empowerment is about connecting youth with all available resources to succeed academically and advocate for their own educational development.
Identity Development
Identity Development is about giving youth the tools to develop pride in themselves, develop a healthy self-concept, and lead productive lives.
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities are about giving youth opportunities to develop skills as leaders to take on leadership positions in their schools and communities.
October 1, 2019
AALEAD Family Day
By: Ha Nguyen, Development & Communications Associate Photos courtesy of Kaitlyn Jue AALEAD hosted its first Family Reunion Day a year ago in celebration of its 20th anniversary, and reunited with a supportive community of peers, staff, mentors, volunteers, board members, donors, and s...
September 24, 2019
Try New Things, Try Old Things New
By: Saadia Ahmad, DC Elementary School Program Coordinator Photos courtesy of Saadia Ahmad In summer 2017, DC Elementary School program team worked on coming up with 8 Truths for elementary youth. These Truths are based on the belief for creating team synergy, harmonious relationships a...