AYLHF is a youth impact initiative by AES. It provides a platform for young leaders of Asia to connect and communicate with one another, building bonds and forging friendships, regardless of race, language, religion or nationality. This promotes the importance of mutual understanding and respect, and raises the awareness of building human fraternity. 

When launched in 2023 in conjunction with AES’ 70th anniversary and International Friendship Day, it was the first of such youth impact initiatives in Singapore. It is now an annual event keenly looked forward to by all staff and students from AES and our partner schools, including: 

• St. Joseph Junior High School (Jakarta, Indonesia)

• Waringin Junior High School (Bandung, Indonesia)

• Kebon Dalem Junior High School (Semarang, Indonesia)

• Kindai University Junior High School (Osaka, Japan)

• Montfort College (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

• Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road), Singapore

• Crest Secondary School, Singapore

One key highlight includes the making of local hawker delight, popiah, together. The coming together of various ingredients in popiah forms a delectable dish that pleases the palette of many. Like the many ingredients in popiah, our differences come together to create something meaningful. In addition, a mass assembly programme in the school hall showcases cultural performances by each school.