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Youth Programs

WOW's youth programs empower young Asian Americans and immigrant New Yorkers, including queer and trans youth, through art, activism, and intergenerational learning.

Our programs are free of charge and foster leadership and community engagement for the future of Chinatown and our city.

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Current youth PRograms

  • Three people in masks engaged in conversation inside a shop filled with ceramics and decorative items. A colorful artwork of a family hangs on the wall behind them.

    Resist, Recycle, Regenerate (RRR)

    A year-long program for Asian American high schoolers and college students focused on peer-to-peer mentorship, art making, and community workshop facilitation.

    Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort are now closed.

    Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort will open in 2026.

    Learn more
  • Five young women gathered around a table in a classroom, looking at something on the table, with posters and notes on the wall behind them, and various objects like fruit and a skateboard on the table.

    High School Fellowship

    A 3-week summer fellowship for rising 10th and 11th graders who live or go to high school in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

    2025’s theme was Arts, Craft, and Urban Studies.

    Applications for summer 2026 will open in early 2026.

    Learn more

past/inactive youth programs

  • Internships

    Past internships for high school and college students have included year-long cohort programs, as well as summertime internships.

    We are not currently running any internship programs.

    Learn more 
Upcoming Events
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From Chinatown, With Love Opening Reception
Jan 29
From Chinatown, With Love Opening Reception

Check back for RSVP link in January!

Abrons Arts Afternoon 2026
Feb 7
Abrons Arts Afternoon 2026

Check back for RSVP link in January

From Chinatown, With Love Procession
Feb 14
From Chinatown, With Love Procession

Check back for RSVP link in January

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Invest in Chinatown's Next Generation of Creative Leaders

Your donation provides workshops, mentorship, and community projects that transform young Asian Americans into confident leaders capable of preserving and reimagining their communities.

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