Act To Change

What were your favorite moments from the 7th Annual Day Against Bullying and Hate? ✨ For us, it was all the youth leaders who joined the future of allyship, and their passion for building a better world of inclusion and belonging. Join the movement by visiting acttochange.org/resources A sincere thank you to the following for making this year’s summit a huge success: Event Planner / Producer: Seh Hee Choi (@sehheechoi ) Photographer: Sally Pinera (@sallypinera ) Film: Jeff Tan Styling & Fitting: Karis Lee Youth Ambassador Clothing and Shoes: @brooksbrothers @stevemadden @dolcevita Catering: Dish Food & Events (@dishfoodnyc ), Nami Nori (@naminori.us ), Postcard (postcard.bakery), Panda Express (@officialpandaexpress ) Floral: Jean Lyeo Set & Production: Victor Hernandez Graphic Designer: Emmy Truong (@tramytrg ) Motion Graphics: Mollie Davis (@molldoodles ) Print & Branding: Abstract Image Group (@abstractimagegroup ) Venue: Lavan Midtown (@lavanmidtown ) Fabrication Wall: AriDecor Furniture Rental: Rent Quest and A1 Party Rentals #DayAgainstBullyingAndHate #AANHPIYouth #FutureOfAllyship #DABH2025

Allow us to [re]-introduce ourselves! We’re Act To Change, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending bullying for AAPI youth 💙 Our mission is to empower students, families, and educators to become anti-bullying ambassadors and create a world where all youth feel proud of who they are. 🌏✨ Take action with us today: ✍️ Sign the anti-bullying pledge ⭐ Donate (it’s tax-deductible!) 🙌 Sponsor an event — email us at [email protected] 🔗 Learn more: [link in bio] or visit acttochange.org #ActToChange #AAPIYouth #StopBullying #AAPIHeritage

⚡ENERGIZED & INSPIRED by these visionary youth leaders! The #AAPIYouth leaders who joined us at Imagine a World Without (AAPI) Bullying gave us a reminder that the future is in safe hands! 👏👏 🤩 The #ActToChange family extends our thanks to all the panelists, awardees, guests, sponsors, partners and #AAPI luminaries who celebrated the 6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate with us last weekend. 🗣️ Thank you for joining our vision of creating a world every single youth feels empowered in their identities. Every time we raise our voices against injustice, we are one step closer to achieving this vision. 🤩 Support our mission at acttochange.org/donate 🏆 Awardees: @geenarocero @maiashibutani @alexshibutani @_jasonliaw 🎤 Keynote speaker: @gordoncormier_official 📸 Photos: @akashi.creative - thank you @joshuajortiz for organizing the photo/video team! 🏛️ Venue: @ridebackranch 🙏 Sponsors: @paceinla @taaforg @harpercollins @iwgroup @airbnb @officialpandaexpress @sephora @bobaguys @sanzo @boxedwater @eboost @nguyencoffeesupply

NAAPIMHA's Act To Change Youth Ambassadors have created a beautiful zine highlighting intergenerational mental health across the Asian American community! 🍃 Read today at the link in bio! #naapimha #asianamericanmentalhealth #zine #mentalhealthawareness #intergenerational

🎬 Excited to share that Act To Change, in partnership with CA vs Hate, will be attending the sold-out Making Movies That Matter red carpet event! We're honored to stand alongside young filmmakers who spark conversation, challenge hate, and inspire action. ✨ We’ll also have a table full of limited goodies, so make sure you come by! See you then! #MakingMoviesThatMatter #ActToChange #CAvsHate #VictoriaJustice #BullyingPrevention

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and center mental well-being in our communities. 💚 This year, MHA’s theme, "More Good Days, Together”, invites us to reflect on what a “good day” looks like for ourselves and for those around us, and how we can better support one another in experiencing more of them. At the same time, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is emphasizing connection through its 2026 message: “Turning Silence Into Connection”, a reminder that healing begins when we share our stories and show up for each other. Mental health care isn’t just about awareness; it’s about connection, community, and making sure support is accessible to everyone. We’re especially proud to be in this work alongside @NAAPIMHA , who are advancing culturally responsive mental health care and breaking down barriers to access for the AAPI community. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MoreGoodDaysTogether #TurningSilenceIntoConnection #ActToChange #MentalHealth

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!✨ At Act To Change, we’re proud to celebrate the voices, stories, and strength of AAPI communities, this month and every month. From uplifting youth to building safer, more inclusive spaces, this work continues because of you. Stay tuned… we’ve got some big news coming this May and even more in store for the rest of the year. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead 👀 #AAPIHeritageMonth #ActToChange #StopAAPIHate #CommunityStrong

Youth Ambassador Program Spotlight ✨ This month, our Youth Ambassadors came together for a powerful session focused on understanding bullying as part of larger patterns of harm in our schools and communities. Through honest conversations, scenario practice, and reflection, participants explored how identity, power, and belonging shape how we respond to harm and how we can show up for one another with intention and care. Together, they built confidence using Right To Be’s 5Ds of Upstander Intervention (Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, Direct), learning to choose strategies that feel safe, effective, and true to who they are. From navigating barriers like fear and uncertainty to strengthening connection and community, this session was all about turning awareness into action and fostering safer, more inclusive spaces for all 💛 Shoutout to our amazing participants: David S., 11th Grade, California 🌊 Akshan R., 11th Grade, Maryland 🦀 Here’s to leading with courage, compassion, and purpose 💪 #ActToChange #YouthAmbassadorProgram #YAP #ProgramSpotlight

Foundations and Futures is here! Developed by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, this Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook includes 50 chapters, 1,500+ media assets, and 250+ ready-to-use lesson plans. This project is designed to transform classrooms into spaces of empathy, critical thinking, and change! Act To Change is excited to be a community partner for this groundbreaking launch, Reclaiming Our Narrative: Presenting Foundations and Futures, on May 9, 2026, at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. The program will also feature a keynote by Dr. Maya Soetoro, who will guide us in exploring the power of peace education. At a moment when ethnic studies faces increasing scrutiny and books continue to be banned, we hope that Foundations and Futures can empower educators to uplift, protect, and preserve Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and instill a sense of pride and confidence in AAPI youth. 🗓️May 9, 2026 ⏰10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Registration check-in begins at 9:00 am) 📍UCLA Luskin Conference Center Ballroom 🔗Link in bio! #FoundationsAndFutures #ReclaimingOurNarrative #AAPIHistory #EthnicStudies #AAPI #UCLA #UCLAAASC #UCLAAAPI

Help us empower the next generation of AAPI leaders! 🚀 We're hiring for a Senior Manager, Youth Leadership & Partnerships to spearhead our next chapter. We’re reaching 10,000+ youth, and we need someone who knows how to build for the long haul. We're looking for: ✅ Prior Experience: You’ve successfully scaled national programs before. ✅ Startup Mindset: You’re a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, remote environment. ✅ Sustainability: You build programs that endure long after the "launch" phase is over. Ready to empower the next generation of AAPI leaders? 🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply now - priority deadline is April 27! #ActToChange #Hiring #RemoteWork #NonProfitJobs #YouthEmpowerment #AAPIYouth

Shining a light on our partners driving meaningful impact 💡 This month’s Partner Site Spotlight features Daniel Hatcher, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Through his leadership and commitment to collaboration, Daniel is helping advance work that supports the health and well-being of young people nationwide. Alliance for a Healthier Generation promotes healthy environments so young people can achieve lifelong well-being—reaching over 31 million children through partnerships that support whole child health. 👉 Learn more @healthiergeneration Thank you, Daniel, for your continued dedication and partnership! #ActToChange #PartnerSiteSpotlight #AllianceforaHealthierGeneration #BullyingPrevention #YouthEmpowerment

We were excited to feature our Impact Convo with Puneet Kaur, Senior State Policy Manager at the Sikh Coalition, in honor of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month 💬✨ With over six years of experience in public policy, Puneet has led powerful advocacy efforts to advance hate crime legislation, expand K–12 education on Sikh history, and champion equity for marginalized communities. From securing critical COVID-19 funding to expanding access to HIV prevention, her work continues to drive meaningful, systemic change 📚 This conversation was led by our incredible YAP alumni, Aya Hashi and Kaya Sasaki, who guided a thoughtful discussion on leadership, advocacy, and building more inclusive communities. Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting youth voices in conversation with changemakers making a real impact 🎤 Learn more by checking out @sikhcoalition #ActToChange #ImpactConvo #SikhAwarenessandAppreciationMonth #AANHPI #CommunityImpact