AANHPI middle school girls in Denver joined Asian Girls Ignite’s Coding in Bloom workshop, blending Hawaiian culture and coding to create personalized lei poʻo. Led by Zyola Moanaliʻa Mix, the event celebrated joy, identity, and self-determination. Participants connected through storytelling, creativity, and a shared Hawaiian feast. The day showcased the power of merging tradition with innovation.

Asian Girls Ignite students explored self-perception through beauty standards, social media, and friendships on a Denver food adventure, visiting AANHPI woman-owned spots like Banh and Butter, Tea Street, and Yuan Wonton. Discover the reflections and connections from this inspiring day!

In October, AGI hosted a Diwali Celebration for students to learn about the traditions of the holiday and to be in community with one another.

Many of us grow up hearing myths and stories from our cultures. Whether they inspire or puzzle us, they can sometimes cause us to feel misunderstood in predominantly white spaces.  

Our two YLC members Eleanor and Naiya shared what they love about AGI and how they plan to give back on Conviviendo podcast, a project supported by Convivir Colorado.

Recently, AGI hosted an “intro to sushmaking” workshop for middle school students facilitated by Executive Chef Mary Nguyen of Olive & Finch.

Learn cultural significance of the lei—a symbol that embodies the aloha spirit and the deep-rooted traditions of Hawaii. From its historical role in religious ceremonies and social hierarchies to its modern-day significance in cultural preservation, the lei serves as a powerful reminder of Hawaii's resilient journey.

Asian Girls Ignite (AGI) is thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural Wellness Grant. The AGI Wellness Grant is committed to fostering the holistic well-being of Colorado AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 6-12.

AANHPI-farms don’t get enough attention (yet). Here’s hoping to changing that and recognizing how they help us experience home, on our plates.

Asian Girls Ignite receives $564,000 in grants from Arc’teryx, The Colorado Health Foundation, and The Colorado Trust. This funding enhances leadership development and programming for AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth. Discover how this support will ignite the power and potential of the next generation.

Microaggressions can have big impacts on our mental health and confidence. You can challenge microaggressions with courage and understanding.

Recently, we co-hosted our first Sisterhood Outdoors event with Convivir Colorado.

Some Asian cultures think of queer identities as a Western influence when contrarily queerness once thrived in our ancient lands. Let’s find and tell the stories of when our ancestors were proud to be queer.

Being the eldest daughter of first-generation immigrant parents is no easy feat. We know. This blog post explores the nuances of this family role.

While AANHPI heritage is something our communities are more than happy to talk about, we’d love to turn up the volume on mental health as well.

For Asian youth, the leading cause of death in the United States is suicide. A Colorado nonprofit hopes to change that by helping girls build community and self-confidence.

Asian Girls Ignite is proud to be a community partner of NAAPIMHA’s 4th Annual National AANHPI MentalHealthDay celebration! We stand strongly in solidarity with our communities around destigmatizing AANHPI mental health and promoting the well-being of AANHPIs.