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About Ashera Project

Ashera Project is an innovative, grassroots 501(c)3 incorporated non-profit organization founded in August 2002, and providing youth development services for students in grades 9 through 12 at Reagan High School in Austin, Texas since 2004. Students are encouraged to participate in three years of group programming and select 12th grade students who have participated in all three years are hired as peer educators. Although each grade has a particular focus, all levels of the program incorporate topics related to healthy behaviors, including sexuality, community involvement and educational opportunities. As Ashera Project has grown in resources each year, we have expanded to reach more students, and the 2007-2008 school year will see our first fully-loaded program, with 9th-12th graders participating. Though our programs have been sought for other challenged area high schools, we focus first on success at Reagan High School, and plan to expand slowly for sustainability.

Why start with Reagan High School?

  • With 97% minority enrollment, this urban school has been historically under-resourced
  • Student mobility (transfer rate) can reach 40% due to family circumstances (jobs, housing, etc.)
  • It has been estimated that 2 out of 3 students do not graduate, for various reasons

Ashera Project's Vision

Ashera Project seeks to further equity and justice while fostering social change through providing youth and their families with the skills and education that promote healthy behaviors.

Ashera Project's Mission

Ashera Project is committed to providing youth with the skills, knowledge and support to become successful, healthy and active members of their communities.

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