By Shaima Ahmad: VAHS Program Coordiantor Photos Courtesy of Shaima Ahmad This past weekend 9 AALEAD High School youth had the opportunity to attend the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) Conference. This year, the conference was held at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. ECAASU brings together college students from across the East Coast […]
Learn MoreBy Chelsea Iorlano, Development & Communications Associate Photos courtesy of Chelsea Iorlano The DC Elementary School Program youth at Thomson Elementary celebrated Lunar New Year and welcomed the Year of the Goat at their very own Street Fair in the Thomson Elementary gym yesterday. The celebration happened in collaboration with the DCPS After School Program. […]
Learn MoreBy Melor Suhaimi, MD Programs Manager Photos courtesy of AALEAD MD Staff Every year on February 14th, couples exchange gifts and exchange their “I love yous.” However, to recognize the yearly celebration of love, MD AALEADers did things a little differently last week. MD AALEADers held discussions on building healthy relationships, learned how different Asian […]
Learn MoreBy Chelsea Iorlano, Development & Communications Associate Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff Joining us in December 2014, Shobana is the newest member of the AALEAD team. Already, she has jumped right in to the DC Middle & High School Program, building relationships and making an impact on our youth. She brings a wonderful and positive […]
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