Youth Ambassadors

The Youth Ambassador (YA) Program provides a vehicle for youth to become agents and advocates of change. Bringing together 10 Asian youth aged 16-24 across two teams, the program provides the space for youth to engage in critical dialogue about anti-Asian racism (AAR), develop skills to facilitate knowledge mobilization, and raise public awareness about AAR.

At the start of the program, YAs completed a two-day training session led by the project partners around the topics of race, racialization, and AAR; coping and self-care; social activism and public engagement; digital media; and campaign development and project management skills.

Building on the research findings around youth experiences with AAR and guided by their own ideas and perspectives, the YAs developed and led community action projects intended to educate the public about AAR and its impact on mental health, share helpful resources, and build community and empower youth.

Meet the Youth Ambassador teams here.

HF Team

Instagram & WeChat Campaign

Focusing on education and empowerment, YAs designed and conducted a social media campaign, covering a huge variety of topics related to being Asian, handling mental health, and AAR.

See campaign

St. Roberts Team

Student Leader Workshop

YAs facilitated a workshop for student executives and council leaders in their academic community centered on mental health and barriers to seeking help, including expectations around the model minority myth.

Learn more

HF Team

"Asian You(th)" Booklet

The YA team developed an informational booklet aimed at mobilizing knowledge about AAR and supporting other Asian youth in embracing and exploring their Asian identities.

View booklet

St. Roberts Team

Creative Submissions Contest

YAs organized a creative contest inviting young people to share writing and artwork on the topic of AAR and Asian identity. The team rolled out a social media campaign to create awareness of AAR and its impact.

View entries

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