Each fall, Asian Girls Ignite hosts Diwali CelebrAsian, where AANHPI youth create a joyful and welcoming space for community, storytelling, and tradition. Led by 10th graders Jessica and Priya, the celebration brings families together through light, connection, and cultural pride.

AGI students explored what it means to take creative risks in a sweet and inspiring workshop with local pastry chef and entrepreneur Thoa Nguyen. Through storytelling, and cake decorating, students discovered how creativity, courage, and identity come together, one swirl of frosting at a time.

On a bright fall morning, youth from Asian Girls Ignite and Convivir Colorado came together for a day of connection, leadership, and joy. Designed and led by students, the AGI x Convivir Youth Summit created space for belonging, dialogue, and cross-community friendships that continue to inspire long after the event.

Nearly 70 students and families joined us for Invite to Ignite: Open House, a celebration of food, friendship, and community. Through brunch, student panels, affirmation portraits, and creative stations, families experienced the many ways AGI fosters belonging and connection for AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth.

Our annual Picnic & Paddle brought families together for a joyful day of paddleboarding, play, and delicious food. From first-time adventures on the water to shared meals and laughter on shore, we celebrated community, culture, and connection in the heart of Colorado’s great outdoors.

Wellness looks different for everyone. Four Colorado AANHPI students will each receive $500 to support their self-care through the 2025 AGI Wellness Grant.

The AGI Family Campout was a joyful gathering of Colorado AANHPI families, filled with paddle boarding, campfire s’mores, cultural games, and lasting connections. In partnership with CACEN and Outdoor Asian Colorado, we created a space to slow down, enjoy nature, and strengthen our community.

Asian Girls Ignite is featured on the WFCO blog! Learn how our programs inspire Colorado AANHPI youth to explore identity, develop confidence, and share their stories. See how our community-driven work is making a real impact.

Asian Girls Ignite is featured in Voyage Denver! Co-Founder and COO Mehgan Yen shares how our programs empower Colorado AANHPI youth to explore identity, build confidence, and become storytellers. Discover how media coverage highlights the impact of your support.

Last month, our students put connection and community into practice. Every day of our RepresentAsian Matters 2025: I Am Powerful summer program took place in the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens. A perfect backdrop for a week centered around identity and collective care. On Connection & Community Day, we were joined by two incredible storytellers: Tran Nguyen-Wills and Abi Clark. They both led a youth-powered workshop exploring the art of interviewing and the magic of deep listening.

Asian Girls Ignite’s 2025 RepresentAsian Matters summer camp brought AANHPI youth in grades 6–9 together for a powerful week of empowerment, identity, and community in Denver, Colorado. Through culturally responsive programming, students explored themes like legacy, dreams, and self-expression—building confidence, connection, and lifelong memories in the process.

Get to know the storytellers behind Asian Girls Ignite’s 2025 summer program RepresentAsian Matters: “I Am Powerful” — AANHPI women and gender-expansive changemakers sharing identity, legacy, and power with Colorado youth.

Colorado AANHPI youth in grades 6 to 8 explored identity, culture, and community in Asian Girls Ignite’s 2025 Tea Talks, an empowering virtual book club. Discover what they read, created, and reflected on across three storytelling and art-filled sessions, featuring books by Asian American authors.

On a warm Sunday evening, the AGI community came together for our End of Year CelebrAsian—a joyful night filled with reflection, food, connection, and celebration. From honoring our graduating seniors to sharing stories on our Community Welcome Wall, this evening reminded us how powerful it is to grow and shine together.

CelebrAsian 2025 brought AANHPI middle and high school students together for a heartfelt evening of connection and self-care—celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and honoring AANHPI Mental Health Day.

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, our team shares the books, films, and TV shows that speak to our experiences as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals. These are the stories that move us, reflect us, and stay with us.

Join Asian Girls Ignite’s Tea Talks Book Club, an empowering virtual summer book club for AANHPI youth in grades 6 to 8. Featuring books by Asian American authors, creative projects, and identity-centered reflection. Hosted from Denver, Colorado.

At Asian Girls Ignite (AGI), food is more than just fuel—it’s a celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) culture, community, and connection. Since 2020, our Denver-based nonprofit has been lucky to partner with amazing AANHPI-owned restaurants, food trucks, and drink spots that keep our youth programs, staff, and events nourished and joyful.

As Mile High Asian Food Week (MHAFW) returns from April 27 to May 3 in Colorado, we’re celebrating the local AANHPI food and beverage businesses that have supported AGI through the years. From Vietnamese iced coffee and mochi to dumplings and creative plant-based eats, these culinary gems in the Denver food scene have become part of our story—and we can’t wait for you to experience the magic too.

AGI hosted an event for our middle school students, “Art of Being and Belonging” This event encouraged participants to express themselves, build confidence, and develop public speaking skills as they explore their identities through storytelling.

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the powerful voices of AANHPI youth, leaders, and community change makers who are shaping our future. From groundbreaking figures like Patsy Mink and Grace Lee Boggs to our own AGI family, the impact is limitless.