Through youth organizing, CPA develops the leadership of working-class Chinese American and Asian American youth to organize for change in their communities. Our programs include:
Youth MOJO
Founded in 2009 by CPA youth leaders, Youth MOJO (Movement of Justice and Organizing) develops the leadership of Chinese and Asian American high school youth in San Francisco, with a focus on social issues such as healthcare, education, immigration, and workers’ rights. Youth leaders develop leadership, communication, advocacy and organizing skills. Our program aims to empower youth to take action and make a positive change in their community!
During the summer, youth have an opportunity to participate in the Youth MOJO Summer Program and the Youth Leadership Retreat, where members develop and strengthen their leadership, public speaking, communication, advocacy, and organizing skills. During the school year, MOJO meets on Fridays from 5-7pm. Follow our youth work on Instagram!
Applications for Summer 2024 are currently closed. Come back in the Fall (typically fall apps open in August!)
Enoki Collective
Formerly known as Gender & Sexuality Diversities (GSD) was founded by youth leaders at CPA in 2013 who needed a safe space to explore their gender and sexuality. The Enoki Collective is a program for young women, femmes, TGNC youth to understand gender oppression, patriarchy, toxic masculinity and more. Learn more here!
Status: Applications for Spring 2024 are currently open. Submit your application here!
Common Roots
For over 25 years, CPA and PODER have brought together youth across the city and cultures to organize for change. The Common Roots Youth Organizer Program brings together Chinese and Latinx youth to build community and develop their leadership in the fight against environmental racism and for justice on issues that face our communities. We engage in hands-on learning- at community gardens and farms- and connect to our cultural and ancestral knowledge of food, land, and medicine. Click to learn more!
Young Men’s Circle
The Young Men’s Circle (YMC) is a space for young Asian American cis men to connect on their experiences and impacts towards gender justice. Through YMC, young men navigate honest questions about their identity, and take action to support themselves and young women, femme, and non binary communities. At its heart, YMC provides space to heal from the damaging effects of toxic masculinity.
Status: YMC is currently on pause.
