The AjA Project @AjAProject
Cultivating empowerment through photography in historically underserved communities. Since Since 2001 we have served over 4,500 participants in San Diego. ajaproject.org San Diego, California Joined December 2010-
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The AjA Project is honored to have been highlighted by one of our key supporters at @BlueShieldCA. Click the following link to read the feature 📸❤️: news.blueshieldca.com/2020/08/19/aja…
AjA has raised $1600 since we launched our matching campaign where the Parker Foundation matches any donations to the AjA Project up to $5000. We still have $3400 to go & we have until the end of August to raise this to qualify for the match! Donate here bit.ly/AjAParker
5 Books for Liberation: A list curated by AjA Staff 📚✊🏽 • Here are a few great reads to guide you along the journey of decolonizing your mind and the spaces you interact with. Reply w/ your book recommendations below!
The AjA Project is blessed to have been selected to have a match of up to $5000 supported by the Parker Foundation.This means that any new contributions / donations to the AjA Project will be matched 1:1 up to $5000 until August 31st. Donate now! bit.ly/AjAParker
Between The Masks is a documentary project created by AjA's founder Shinpei Takeda and board member Alex Fattal. Told through the perspective of AjA teaching artists and participants, it explores the era of COVID, uncovering the thoughts and emotions we hide Between the Masks.
We're excited to join our partners in announcing the City Heights Business Relief Fund #CHBRF, providing assistance to City Heights' small businesses - Grants up to $10k. Learn more below. Applications close 6/24 lisc.org/san-diego/what…
Join us today for AjA’s Through My Lens Virtual Exhibition! The exhibition will feature original work by AjA's Through My Lens program participants from Serra High School. Link to join: zoom.us/j/91139590670
Amid these trying times it is imperative we stay connected to the creativity and passion that drive us. Whether it is writing a poem, singing a song, dancing, or taking a photo (our personal favorite), make sure to tap into your creativity today!

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