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Asian Media Access FY 09 Report

Program HighlightsProgram Highlights

I. Film/Performance Exhibition II. Media & Performing Arts Education III. Media Production IV. Media Technology V. RICE (Reaching Immigrants with Care

& Education)

Program Demographics, part 1Program Demographics, part 1

# of Youth Served: 1709 # of Family Served: 135 # of Youth Employed: 60

Gender: Female (32) 53%, Male (28) 47%

Income Level: Eligible for Free Lunch (51) 85%, Reduced Lunch (9): 15%

Ethnicity: African American (10) 17%, Asian American (49) 78%, Caucasian (2) 3%, and Other (1) 2%

Area of Residency (60): 100% at the Empowerment Zone

Program Demographics, part 2Program Demographics, part 2

Risk Factors among Youth Employed (Multiple Selections)

At Risk of Gang Involvement (20): 33%

At Risk of Runaway/Homelessness (21): 35%

At Risk of Substance Abuse (52): 87%

English Language learners (50): 83%

Six or More Persons in the Household (37): 62%

These Talented Youth We Served These Talented Youth We Served

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Great Products They ProducedGreat Products They Produced

Video Program: 7 Original Dramas Radio Program: 7 Multi-lingual PSAs, 13 Original Rap

Songs, 15 Chinese Talk Shows, 27 5min ESL lessons, and 31 Youth Talk Shows

Stage Production: 2 Postcards Designed: 170 (Focusing on Body Image,

Substance Abuse, Runaways, and Teenage Pregnancy) Writings: 2009 Youth Journal - Press Rewind, with 17

youth memorials, and 4 30-pages video scripts

Program AMA Offers

I. Film/Performance Exhibition

Program AMA Offers

I. Film/Performance Exhibition

2008 August, Multi-media Performance - "Medusa's Riddle: The Returns” at Fringe Festival

2008 October, Asian Youth Video Exhibition 2009 March, Asian Funniest Video Awards 2009 May, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage

Month Film Exhibition Temporarily on hold for annual Chinese Film Showcase

and Asian Children's Film Festival

Medusa’s Riddle: The ReturnsMedusa’s Riddle: The Returns

Youth Video ExhibitionYouth Video Exhibition

Program AMA Offers

II. Media Education

Program AMA Offers

II. Media Education

2008 Summer Youth Employment Program (STEP UP and Special Youth Initiative), with daily employment, media and performing arts training

2008 Oct., Youth Leadership Camp 2009 March, Mentorship Opportunity with NAAAP

(National Association of Asian American Professionals) On-going Multi-media Arts Training at area high schools Weekly Youth Media Force training at AMA

2008 Youth Employment Program2008 Youth Employment Program

2008 Youth Leadership Camp2008 Youth Leadership Camp

Program AMA Offers

III. Media Production

Program AMA Offers

III. Media Production

Angels in the Swampland, a 15-min animation Radio ASIA (Asian Station in America) 106.1 HD 3,

24hour radio programming and web streaming East Meets West - Youth in Charge cable TV monthly

series Methamphetamine (Meth) Prevention Campaign for AAPI

community Youth produced educational materials around body image,

substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and runaway prevention for peer-to-peer education

Radio ASIA 106.1 HD 3Radio ASIA 106.1 HD 3

East Meets West - Youth in Charge seriesEast Meets West - Youth in Charge series

Youth ProductsYouth Products

Youth ProductsYouth Products

Youth ProductsYouth Products

Program AMA Offers

IV. Media Technology

Program AMA Offers

IV. Media Technology

Asian Pacific American Community Network (APA ComMNet) - http://www.apacommnet.org

Youth In Charge - http://www.youthincharge.org

Asian Pacific American Community Network (APA ComMNet)Asian Pacific American Community Network (APA ComMNet)

Led by Asian Media Access, Asian Pacific American Community Network (APAComMNet) coalition has consisted of 12 community agency partners, as well as youths, parents and community leaders.

APAComMNet serves as a catalyst to develop and support the innovative use of network technology for the relevant needs and perspectives of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPIs).

APAComMNet coalition utilizes online, interactive, digital network technology to expand the reach, and improve health, civics and social service delivery for AAPIs. This mission has been accomplished through education, community organizing, radio broadcasting and an interactive audio/video streaming website.

APA ComMNet WebsiteAPA ComMNet Website

Youth In ChargeYouth In Charge

Youth In Charge is the blog website that exhibits the products that youth have produced, including videos, photographs, postcards, poetries, and other media and written materials on different topics and subjects. The Site welcomes participation, to critique works; and write comments, in order to inspire constructive dialogs of concerned issues and improve the understanding cross the borders.

Youth In Charge WebsiteYouth In Charge Website

Program AMA Offers

V. R.I.C.E.(Reaching Immigrants with Care & Education)

Program AMA Offers

V. R.I.C.E.(Reaching Immigrants with Care & Education)

What About Us - is a project designed by a core group of Pan Asian teen girls to support issues that affect AAPI girls and women. Its mission is to change the community perceptions about runaways and gender inequalities, to prevent Pan Asian girls from sexual violence and teen pregnancy, and develop a youth network to address such issues.

Ramen Ya - is a Transitional Living Program to support homeless youth ages 16 through 21 with up to 18 months housing and training opportunities.

What About UsWhat About Us

Ramen Ya (the Noodle House)Ramen Ya (the Noodle House)

Ramen Ya: It is a Transitional Living Program (TLP) to support homeless youth ages 16 through 21, it provides training and counseling services that prepare our young people for independent livings; and offers 6 beds for runaway and homeless Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) girls, for a safe, dignified living. Ramen Ya creates a nurturing environment of safety, equality, and self-respect for all youth, and provides a wide range of culturally and linguistically appropriate services reflect the youth's needs, and allows flexibility for the youth to choose the course of action that is best for them.

Ramen Ya TLP Housing SiteRamen Ya TLP Housing Site

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Thanks for a GREAT Year !!!!