Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization focused on empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in underserved communities through culturally responsive programming and advocacy. Its work centers on addressing youth needs and broadening opportunities, serving a target audience of AAPI youths and their communities by providing programming and advocacy that respond to their specific cultural and social contexts. Positioned within the nonprofit sector, AALEAD emphasizes youth empowerment and community development as its core mission. The organization operates from its Washington, DC office and has a history dating back to at least the early 2000s, with recent activities including community events such as the annual dinner and programs like Career Exploration Day to expand youths’ exposure to potential pathways forward. AALEAD publicly shares its recent events and milestones, highlighting ongoing engagement with the community and its development initiatives.