Senior, Garfield High School

“YouthKAN gave me the Korean American community I didn’t have growing up. I joined because the group has a comfortable atmosphere and the things we talk about are important social issues, and addressing them as we are able. I hope that I can learn new things from other people as I interact with other Korean Americans and their experiences!”

Junior, Kamiak High School

Junior, Jackson High School

Junior, Edmonds Woodway High School

Junior, Jackson High School

Junior, Kamiak High School

“I joined YouthKAN because as an immigrant from South Korea, I wanted to be a part of a group that is striving to tackle real issues that Asian Americans face every day. The group’s openness to hard but needed conversations helps me to reflect on my own experiences to raise awareness and develop preventive measures for our community. Even though it hasn’t been that long since I have been a member, I feel connected and safe whenever I go into a YouthKAN meeting.”

Junior, Lakeside School

“I joined YouthKAN because I have never found a better place than here to get involved in really creating positive change to our Asian American community with peers who have this same passion. It is easy to wish and to say that something will happen, but nothing will unless someone takes action. YouthKAN is what gives me the opportunity to go that step and bring real change.”

Junior, Shorewood High School

“I joined YouthKAN because I loved the open and accepting space where I could express my thoughts and feelings and also learn how I can help my community. I also joined due to the welcoming and therapeutic atmosphere that left a positive impact on my life. It is also a place where I and many others can feel belonging and create an Asian community that we can be apart of.”

Junior, Edmonds Woodway High School

Junior, Garfield High School

Junior, Jackson High School

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Junior, Edmonds Woodway High School

“At the end of October 2022, a friend brought me into his YouthKAN groupchat, with the plan of me helping them with some things that were school-related. I knew absolutely nothing about YouthKAN but ended up meeting great people and had a lot of fun with the group on our Wednesday night calls. Eventually, I was told, “Why don’t you become a member at this point?” That’s when I joined — because knowing I can make a difference in my community while being supported by a group of Asian youth I never had before, filled a huge gap in my life.”

Junior, Jackson High School

Sophomore, Kamiak High School

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Freshman, Shorewood High School

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