Gallery & Voices | The Aseda Project

Our Impact in Action

Browse through photos of our programs, community outreach, therapeutic spaces, and youth empowerment workshops.

Culturally affirming art therapy session

Classroom setting showing academic mentoring

Youth learning emotional regulation and mental health resilience strategies in a workshop

Black youth and community volunteers preparing and serving meals in partnership with the Olympia Community Kitchen

Elder mentoring student in inspiring discussion

Youth group posing in front of the giant guitar sculpture at MoPOP Seattle

Youth in traditional African fabrics and body paint standing with a program leader outside

Youth gathered at a table working with beads and craft materials in a workshop

A group of students in Dream Team shirts posing inside a school gym

A community gathering outdoors with youth and adults near a stage during an event

Early community roots circle of the Aseda Project

Summer outdoor mentorship circle with youth and mentors

Indoor youth group team building activity

Students and leaders in youth leadership summit

Identity-affirming peer support circle for school-aged youth

Youth learning cultural crafts and sharing heritage

Youth engaged in creative art therapy session

Open youth discussion forum led by mentors

Program leaders connecting with community families

Delivering food baskets and stabilization resources to families

Winter holiday resource distribution event

Group collaboration and leadership exercises

Youth mentoring circles in outdoor park setting

Community members gathered for summer outreach event

Art therapy and crafts focusing on emotional regulation

Youth and leaders enjoying recreation outdoors

Traditional African fabric patterns showing cultural pride

Mentoring circle discussing goals and career options

Youth writing in notebooks during mental wellness circle

Volunteers slicing vegetables and preparing meals for the unhoused

Warm meals prepared for community distribution

Interactive mentor and youth seminar circle

Trained tutor working one-on-one with middle school student

Group of students and mentor checking in at school

Youth modeling clay and painting during therapy circle

Youth performing cultural music and dance at gathering

Support circle sharing experiences in identity-affirming space

Youth hiking in local forest trails for outdoor mindfulness

Interactive career readiness and soft skills presentation

Organizing clothing and pantry items for local families

Emergency financial aid and basic needs staging area

Community advocates and program partners discussing collaboration

Smiling youth and community celebrating program achievements

Group checking in during a circle wellness session

Representative mentor discussing leadership skills with student

Support circle sharing a quiet moment of reflection

Community members collaborating during a winter neighborhood outreach drive

Voices of Hope & Healing

Read stories and testimonials directly from the youth, parents, and community partners we walk alongside.

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Share Your Story

Have you or your child participated in our school-aged therapeutic circles, mentorship, or stabilization programs? We would be deeply honored to hear your story. Sharing your experience helps other families in our community discover a safe, affirming space for healing.

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Voices Coming Soon

We are actively walking alongside Black school-aged youth and their families on their journeys toward emotional wellness, healing, and strength. Verified testimonials from parents, youth, and educators are currently being compiled and will be shared here soon, with their full permission.

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The Aseda Project Team

Rooted in Healing. Rising in Strength.