Where Learning Crosses Boundaries
AwakenDo Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating opportunities for young people to discover their strengths, develop leadership, and connect with a wider world.
We believe education happens across disciplines—in classrooms, on stages, through creative practice, and on the field of competition. Our programs bring together music, visual arts, sports, research, mentorship, and public dialogue to turn curiosity into meaningful action.
Featured Program · 2026
AwakenDo International Forum on Sports, Music & Education
An interdisciplinary forum at UCLA connecting athletic excellence, music education, mentorship, cultural exchange and opportunities for young people.
Featured Program · 2026
Sound × Image × Dialogue
An interdisciplinary exhibition and performance platform connecting music, visual art, research, technology and public dialogue.
What We Do
Programs that connect talent with opportunity
AwakenDo develops interdisciplinary programs where young people can learn from accomplished mentors, present original work, build confidence and participate in meaningful cultural exchange.
Arts & Creative Practice
Performances, exhibitions, masterclasses and collaborative projects help emerging artists develop their voices and share their work with wider audiences.
Education & Mentorship
Workshops, forums and guided conversations connect students and families with practical knowledge, inspiring role models and pathways for continued growth.
Cultural & Interdisciplinary Exchange
We bring together music, visual art, sports, research and public dialogue to encourage curiosity across disciplines, communities and cultures.
Our Approach
From discovery to meaningful impact
Each initiative is designed to move beyond a one-time event and create lasting learning, relationships and opportunities.
Get Involved
Create the next opportunity with us
AwakenDo welcomes students, families, educators, artists, cultural institutions, community organizations, media partners and mission-aligned supporters.
Participate
Explore current programs, attend public events and discover opportunities to learn, perform, exhibit or collaborate.
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Develop educational, artistic or community initiatives with AwakenDo through institutional and program partnerships.
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Help expand access to mentorship, public programming, youth participation and cross-cultural exchange.
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