Mission
Asian, Asian American, and mixed-heritage Asian students attending independent secondary schools (grades 9-12) in New England are invited for a daylong series of empowering workshops, activities, and networking opportunities.
Founded in 2011, this conference provides Asian, Asian American, and mixed-heritage Asian students with an intentional space to explore issues specific to their experiences.
Goals
– Inspire youth to embrace their identity and culture.
– Affirm experiences of Asian, Asian American, and mixed-heritage Asian students.
– Educate students through stimulating workshops and speakers.
– Connect and foster a community within the independent school network to share ideas and experiences.
“AAFC is the most exhilarating, intense, and insightful experience I got in one day about my Asian identity.”
– Carl Guo, St. Mark’s School ’22
“At AAFC, I learned from the speaker to not let go of my passions and found ways to convert stereotypes into motivations for the better.”
– Ivy Li, St. Mark’s School ’19