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When Youth Facilitated Their Own Workshops
By Shaima Ahmad, Virginia Programs Manager Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff Over the past few weeks, our youth at Annandale High School have worked hard to research, prepare, and facilitate workshops for their peers. Youth are given the opportunity to generate ideas for topics that they find interesting. This year we covered a variety […]
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Aspire to LEAD 2018: Rooted in our past, creating our future
By Ha Nguyen, Development and Communications AssociatePhotos and Videos Courtesy of AALEAD staff On April 6, 2018, we hosted our annual breakfast fundraiser Aspire to LEAD at the Top of the Town conference facility. This annual event is an opportunity for the AALEAD Board Members and Staff to gather with our community members and share […]
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Maryland Social Event
By Shanice Lo, Maryland Middle School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Mecca McPherson On March 30th, during the Maryland School Spring Break. AALEAD High School and Middle School Youth are invited to attend the MD Bowling Party. This event is a reward for youth who have had excellent attendance of 80% or better at […]
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Joint Program with Promising Futures – experience and what youth learned
By Stephanie Lim, DC Middle & High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Lim What happens when two youth-serving organizations come together? Recently, a group of AALEAD’s DC Middle & High School youth had an opportunity to lead a joint program with youth from Promising Futures at GWU campus. Both groups of youth […]
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