Asian Ammerican Youth Against Tobbaco (A.A.Y.A.T) is a statewide group of youth dedicated to activism and advocacy against tobacco use. A.A.Y.A.T was initiated in November 2002 and is a program of Asian Services In Action, Inc.

This statewide project is targeting the six counties in Ohio with the largest Asian American populations: Cuyahoga, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Summit.

The project includes implementation of the Asian American Youth Against Tobacco Leadership Program, data collection in each community, and parent education regarding environmental tobacco smoke.

A.A.Y.A.T is about increasing awareness and reducing the harmful effects of tobacco use through health education, disease prevention and policy change.

Our mission:

• To train Asian American youth to be effective leaders and to make a positive impact in their communities.
• To bring together Asian American youth to present tobacco education to local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
• To empower Asian American youth to be advocates for their communities in the area of tobacco prevention.
  
  

Join A.A.Y.A.T and serve as your community ambassadors, advocates and leaders against tobacco.