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.
ASTEP’s Michelle Ziadie wins Miami Herald Silver Knight Award!
The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards recognize outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades but have also unselfishly contributed significant service to their schools and communities. Michelle won an Honorable Mention for her work in the Arts category!
ASTEP Documentary: South Africa 2007 now available!
Lovingly and beautifully filmed and edited by Broadway performer and filmmaker David Turner, this 20 minute two-part documentary details ASTEP's work in S. Africa and follows the ASTEP volunteers and children from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg for the 2007 Johannesburg Arts Awareness Field Trip.
ASTEP Has a New Office and Number
That's right -- thanks to our brilliant and generous partners, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, ASTEP has moved into a new office in Times Square right in the heart of the theater district! Be sure to update your address/phone contacts and thanks again to BC/EFA for giving us this wonderful new home! Visit our Contact page for the new address and numbers.
From Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, ASTEP Creating Memories
ASTEP and Ubuntu partner up to give Port Elizabeth kids the chance to visit Johannesburg and enjoy the theater experience.
Some of our partnering organizations who have joined us in the fight against global poverty:
