Text-based logo reading 'BAMLA PROGRAMS' in bold, stylized white font on a black background.
A group of four boys wearing black shirts that read, "My Name Is Mr." and a tiger logo, posing playfully with one boy flexing and hiding his face in the middle, in front of a black wall decorated with portraits of notable figures.

My Name Is Mr. is a culturally responsive youth leadership and mentorship program that pairs BIPOC leaders with young male-identifying participants to foster personal growth, resilience, and lifelong success. Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, the program provides intentional opportunities for youth to build critical skills, strengthen self-advocacy, and navigate systemic barriers with confidence. Through sustained mentorship and collaborative learning, leader-facilitators draw on their lived and professional experiences to expand participants’ opportunity capital, challenge limiting expectations, and cultivate a strong sense of personal responsibility, purpose, and community impact.

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My Name Is Miss, is a culturally responsive leadership and mentorship program designed for young female-identifying participants to cultivate personal responsibility, self-care, health, and well-being. Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, the program empowers participants to build resilience, develop leadership skills, and navigate systemic barriers with confidence. Leader-facilitators draw upon their lived experiences and professional expertise to expand participants’ opportunity capital, encourage holistic self-care, and foster a strong sense of identity, purpose, and community engagement.

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Implementing a holistic approach to health and social survival by encouraging participants to learn tools of discipline, leadership skills, and to develop strategic networks that are necessary to accomplish their life goals. The objectives are to uplift and guide our participants by helping young people understand who they are, where they are going, and how to get there.

A woman with dark hair wearing a black top with gold embroidery, ripped jeans, and an orange bandana around her neck, standing outdoors at a table with food. She holds a fork near her mouth and appears to be eating or about to eat. On the table are a slice of cake, a brownie, green beans with almonds, and breadsticks. In the background, there are other people seated at tables under pink umbrellas, some wearing white shirts, and a small green tree.

BAMLA has launched an Anti-Food Apartheid Mission to deliver 500 free healthy meals, including (Vegan, Vegetarian, and Healthy Options), to “Food Deserts & Swamps” within locally disenfranchised communities. We are supporting this effort seeking individuals in the age group of 9yrs-24 years of age who want to make a difference in their communities.

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