Campus Voices for Change

Campus Voices for Change is Ashiyanaa’s youth empowerment initiative, created to give South Asian students the opportunity to connect, learn, and lead conversations on topics often left unspoken in their communities. Through this program, we address difficult but critical issues such as healthy relationships, interpersonal violence (IPV), sexual assault, and cultural stigma—all within a safe, culturally aware environment.

About the Program

Working through our University Ambassadors, Ashiyanaa facilitates engaging campus workshops that promote healthy, safe relationships and provide supportive spaces for productive dialogue. These workshops not only raise awareness but also encourage students to break the silence around stigma, empower their peers, and build resilience against cycles of violence. Our University Ambassadors—a dedicated group of college students—collaborate with Ashiyanaa experts to lead social impact initiatives on campus, elevate South Asian voices, and address the unique challenges faced by South Asian youth. Through Campus Voices for Change, Ashiyanaa is building a movement of South Asian youth leaders who are ready to spark dialogue, challenge harmful norms, and create communities rooted in dignity, safety, and hope.

Request a workshop: https://forms.gle/pTCkR7sFagZNFX1W7

Become a University Ambassador

University students can apply to become Ashiyanaa University Ambassadors, helping to bring awareness and prevention of interpersonal violence to their campuses. Ambassadors coordinate with Ashiyanaa staff to organize at least one workshop series per semester on topics such as healthy relationships, mental health, and cultural stigma.

Responsibilities include:

– Partnering with South Asian student organizations to co-host workshops.

– Managing logistics such as space, food, and event promotion.

– Promoting Ashiyanaa services to reach students in need.

– Hosting an annual campus fundraiser to support our mission.

Apply to be an ambassador with us: https://forms.gle/PFJhMKnzjb71CUSA8