Equal Opportunity to Education

E-Library

One of AACAF’s first activities was to create e-libraries for under resourced youth. Mostly notably, AACAF was recognized by Chongqing Province for its efforts in building e-libraries for the middle schools in the area, which allowed students access to the Internet for the first time. Read more here.

Entering the new e-library for the first time
AACAF & CAFF Team with Faculty at remodeled school’s entrance
Morning ceremony at school with red banner welcoming the CAFF& AACAF team
CAFF&AACAF Rep at E-Library Site
Morning ceremony at school

Community Screenings

In collaboration with Chinese American Film Festival, every year, AACAF screens short films and documentaries that feature Chinese culture at various universities across Southern California. Read more here.

Lunar New Year Event at LMU
Documentary screening featuring Pandas at Cal State LA
Calligraphy Documentary Screening and Workshop at LMU’s Chinese Class
Cross-cultural workshop between filmmakers of LA and Shanghai Theatre Academy

“A Wish for Tomorrow” Charity Concert

Working with Asian Youth Center (AYC), a non-profit based in Southern California, AACAF hosted a concert featuring Sammi Su along with many other young artists to raise funds for arts education and after school programs for under-resourced families.

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“Dawn of Hope” Charity Concert

One of the earlier events hosted by AACAF in collaboration with the Chinese American Film Festival, famous artists from Asia were invited to perform to raise funds to support community education programs.

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