Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP) uses the arts as a tool to empower young people with creativity, knowledge, and a strong sense of self-esteem, factors which help them advance their lives and communities. At ASTEP, we provide artists with opportunities to connect with global youths, allowing them to use their gifts to create meaningful and effective change for young people in need.
NEW ASTEP Volunteer Profiles!
Read interviews and see brand new photo journals from ASTEP volunteers Grace Patil and Erich Jungwirth who recently returned form our program in India.
ASTEP's Michael Markham produces photography exhibit in benefit to ASTEP!
ASTEP friend and volunteer Michael Markham produces a photography show in benefit to ASTEP. Please come and support this spectacular exhibition featuring gorgeous photos from Michael’s many different experiences around the world working with ASTEP.
New York City Christmas Returns!!
Following a triumphant December 2008 benefit concert, ASTEP and Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records are very proud to announce the album release of 'New York City Christmas'. To mark the exciting release of the album, ASTEP and SH-K-BOOM/Ghostlight Records will host the second annual concert presentation of a 'New York City Christmas' at Joe's Pub on December 14th at 9:30pm.
ASTEP has moved!!
Update your address books- ASTEP has moved to room 1303!
ASTEP wins Youth Thrive Award!!
ASTEP would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in helping us win a 2009 Youth Thrive Award. ASTEP now holds the title of 'Best Medium Sized Non-Profit in the Northeast' and it is all thanks to those who took the time to submit wonderful reviews about the organization.
Some of our partnering organizations who have joined us in the fight against global poverty:
