YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Aug 2022 -
May 2023
The Youth Ambassador 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, Youth Ambassadors 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.
HONG FOOK TEAM
The Hong Fook Youth Ambassadors team brings together 5 youth with a shared dedication to spreading awareness about anti-Asian racism and its effect on mental health.
ST. ROBERT TEAM
The St. Robert Catholic High School Youth Ambassador team is led by 5 youth with an interest in shedding light on the issue of anti-Asian racism and mobilizing change to dismantle AAR.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST
Jan 2023 - Ongoing
As part of their second project, the youth organized a creative contest inviting young people to share written and artwork on the topic of AAR and Asian identity. The team is currently rolling out a social media campaign to create awareness of AAR and its impact.