What is AYE?

Abundant Youth Empowerment (AYE) is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization focused on improving the social and emotional well being of youth through the arts.

Through self-discovery and skill development (centered around 7 Core E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Principles) AYE provides youth with tools to promote self-confidence, resilience, and a commitment to their purpose in life, cultivating socially responsible and successful members of society.  AYE is not primarily focused on performance but instead leverages arts instruction to provide a foundation of community, to teach discipline and, to provide a space for expression of emotion, leading to an improvement in mental health through creativity.

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Why is AYE critical?

Key Facts from the World Health Organization released Sep 2020

0% Mental health conditions account for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10-19 years.
0 Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
0 Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19 year olds.
0% The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.

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Need More information?

  • Email: jamiliaking@abundantyouthempowerment.org