stories of monsoon: a collection complied by the youth
violence prevention program
Dear Reader,
Thank you for your interest in Stories of Monsoon. Monsoon’s Youth Violence Prevention Program’s teen advocates spent several months gathering and assembling this collection of narratives from all staff members at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity so that you gain a better understanding of the people who are committed to providing optimal services in marginalized communities and contributing toward social change.
Monsoon staff members were asked to submit a short personal account that represented their roots. Entries spanned from revelations of misunderstanding to descriptions of struggle and of triumph; from chronicles based on core values to declarations that question the very notion of storytelling and the intentionality behind it. The authors are kept anonymous to maintain confidentiality, but every word comes from a unique experience and perspective. They express the collective diversity of Monsoon.
We hope each story can be celebratory and inspiring, encouraging you to think about your story and what role you want to play in the realm of human rights globally. More importantly, when was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone and asked a stranger, “What’s your story?”
Thank you for your interest in Stories of Monsoon. Monsoon’s Youth Violence Prevention Program’s teen advocates spent several months gathering and assembling this collection of narratives from all staff members at Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity so that you gain a better understanding of the people who are committed to providing optimal services in marginalized communities and contributing toward social change.
Monsoon staff members were asked to submit a short personal account that represented their roots. Entries spanned from revelations of misunderstanding to descriptions of struggle and of triumph; from chronicles based on core values to declarations that question the very notion of storytelling and the intentionality behind it. The authors are kept anonymous to maintain confidentiality, but every word comes from a unique experience and perspective. They express the collective diversity of Monsoon.
We hope each story can be celebratory and inspiring, encouraging you to think about your story and what role you want to play in the realm of human rights globally. More importantly, when was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone and asked a stranger, “What’s your story?”
Much love, respect and gratitude,
Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
Youth Violence Prevention Program
Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
Youth Violence Prevention Program