The Organization
AAPI Youth Rising is a student-led organization whose mission it is to take small actions to make positive change in our communities. We are honored to be recognized for our work:
- Asia Society Northern California named us as a 2023 Asia Game Changer West Honoree.
- American Girl selected AYR as the 2022 Girl of the Year Partner Organization for the first Chinese American Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan. Thanks to American Girl, our message reached 1.3+ Billion impressions in 2022 through the partnership announcement.
- Media coverage: TODAY Show, Washington Post, Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, Teach For America, “Together As One” by Soul of a Nation, and many others.
- The White House honored us at the “United We Stand” Summit on September 15, 2022 for our work.
- TIME Magazine wrote about us here when Mina was named Time Kid of the Year – Top Five.
But more than anything, we’re students making a difference one student, one lesson and one day at a time. And there’s more to come. Thanks for stopping by!
Youth Board
Chapter Leaders
What is a Chapter Leader? Chapter Leaders pledge to bring our ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY into their classroom/student organization. They also join at least one event during the year (virtual or in person), attend our annual meeting, and sign up for public speaking, community organizing and event planning, legislative action, content creation or graphic art on social media, and/or art activism. Chapter Leaders have first access to speaking opportunities and be able to run for the AYR YOUTH BOARD at the Annual Meeting.
List of all of our Chapter Leaders!
Click here to sign up as a Chapter Leader
Regional Leads
What is a Regional Lead? Regional Leads are in charge of organizing the Chapter Leaders in their region. Regional Leads are also in outreach to their respective regions for additional Chapter Leaders.