Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans (VAYLA)

VAYLA is a multi-racial, youth-led community-based organization that empowers young people through supportive services and organizing for cultural enrichment and positive social change.

Young community leaders founded VAYLA in 2006 as a means to reach out to the larger community to create a voice and organize to address the needs in the local community. Committed to youth development, community empowerment, higher education, and cultural awareness, VAYLA is composed of young leaders, high school and college students that want to engage and empower others educationally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

http://vayla-no.org

Grants

General Operations
Amount $2,000
Year(s) 2013
Region Louisiana
Primary Approach Collaboration and Movement Building