AYV Team-Bonding Field Trips At AAPI Youth Voices, we believe that building a strong community starts with building strong connections. Our team-bonding field trips to the Minnesota State Fair, Valleyfair Amusement Park, Mall of America, bowling alleys, and movie theaters gave our members opportunities to have fun, strengthen friendships, and connect beyond our regular activities. […]

Youth-Led for Change: AAPI Youth Voices Concert This concert was entirely organized by youth members of AAPI Youth Voices, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people to speak up, lead, and create lasting change. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for free music and arts programs serving under-resourced communities, helping bridge

Celebrating Diversity: Empowering Communities Through Music and Arts AAPI Youth Voices offers eight free cultural arts workshops designed to address gaps in representation, access, and inclusive creative spaces — especially during the summer months, when many underserved youth lack enrichment opportunities. Workshops feature a wide range of traditions, including Hmong art, Beijing Opera, Indian drumming,

Bridging Gaps, Building Dreams: Student Success through AYV English Program The student supported by AYV, Haochen Xu, won First Place in Chongqing Municipality. Students Achievements AAPI Youth Voices is excited to share some incredible news: the students we’ve supported have made remarkable progress, and their families are deeply thankful to you—our dedicated AYV teachers!  

AAPI Leadership Club AAPI Youth Voices proudly established Youth Leadership Clubs at various schools to empower young leaders, promote inclusion, and amplify underrepresented voices. These clubs foster a network of passionate advocates dedicated to advancing diversity and equity.   AAPI Youth Leadership Club  has successfully organized a variety of multicultural events, storytelling sessions, and interviews,

Bringing Joy to Our Communities AAPI Youth Voices is proud to serve our communities through various initiatives, including organizing and hosting concerts, providing tech support at senior living homes, packing and distributing food, conducting food drives, and mailing Christmas gifts to Africa.   We’ve hosted our annual concert at Heathers Manor Assisted Living Facility, bringing

The Untold Stories of AAPI The Untold Stories of AAPI, a bilingual book in English and Chinese by Emma Yu, founder of AAPI Youth Voices, illuminates the voices and experiences of Asian American Minnesotans who have made significant contributions to society. This project, spanning from September 2023 to September 2024, brings together personal narratives of

AYV Team Bonding Event – You’re Invited! We are excited to announce that our next AAPI Youth Voices Team Bonding Event will be at Valleyfair Amusement Park!   Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Location: Valleyfair Amusement Park   ℹ️ Event Information $20 Reimbursement: All AAPI Youth Voices members who participate in

Support Families in Our Community These days have been extremely difficult for many families in Minnesota. Tensions are high, bringing fear, sadness, and anxiety to our communities. Many small, minority-owned businesses have temporarily closed, and families are struggling to meet basic needs amid fear and disruption.   AAPI Youth Voices — together with local schools

Internship at Minnesota House of Representatives High School Students!Want to enrich your high school life and step into the world of government?Here’s an incredible opportunity for you to intern at the Minnesota House of Representatives!   Gain firsthand experience with the legislative process and government operations by interning on the House Floor at the State Capitol. You’ll have the chance to: