At our AANHPI community self-defense workshop in Lakewood, Colorado, Asian Girls Ignite and Imperial Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing created a supportive space where youth and families strengthened safety awareness, practiced boundary-setting, and built real-world confidence through practical, empowerment-based training.

AppreciAsian Affair 2025 brought together donors, partners, parents, and youth to celebrate five years of impact, honoring Chef Penelope Wong and the voices of AANHPI students reclaiming belonging, leadership, and cultural pride through Asian Girls Ignite.

Community Care 101 brought AANHPI high schoolers together with storyteller Huệ Helen Nguyễn to explore identity, belonging, and community care. Through stories, reflection, and hands-on action, students learned how small acts of support strengthen connection and youth leadership.

At the Roller Dome in Denver, AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 6-8 explored courage, teamwork, and belonging through Asian Girls Ignite’s Roll With It: Beginner Roller Derby workshop.

What began as a choreography workshop became a lesson in listening to the body, trusting the process, and letting joy lead. Through movement and community, students found the courage to be seen, not as flawless performers, but as young people growing into their power.

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.