A collage representing the diversity of AAPI people and culture

Organization of Chinese American Women Inc

  • HQ

    Oakton, VA

  • Founded

    1977

To advance and to advocate for the needs and concerns of Chinese and other Asian Pacific American women by helping to improve their educational, economic, social, and political opportunities, and by recognizing their excellence, leadership, and contributions to the quality of life. Specifically, our goals are to:

  • Forge a consciousness and a group identity for Chinese American women.
  • Encourage the participation of Chinese American women in positions of leadership, civic responsibility, and community service.
  • Provide leadership development and training for Asian American women.
  • Promote equal rights and opportunities for Chinese American women at work, in the community, and at home. Integrate Chinese immigrants into mainstream activities and programs by skills training and building bonds of common interest with others.
  • Share knowledge and experience, particularly those unique to the Chinese American, which can lead to personal enrichment, professional development, educational excellence, strengthened family values, and improved quality of life.
  • Foster a positive image of Chinese Americans and other Asian Americans.

Similar Organizations

Maricopa, AZ

AAAA Arizona Asian American Association

Founded 1993

Populations served

  • Bangladeshi
  • Burmese
  • Cambodian
  • +18 more

Los Angeles, CA

AAPI Civic Engagement Fund

Founded 2012

Staff Size 1 - 10

Populations served

  • East Asian
  • Native Hawaiian
  • Pacific Islander
  • +2 more

Los Angeles, CA

Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California (APCF)

Founded 2012

Staff Size 1 - 10

Areas of focus

  • Other
  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Arts & Culture
  • +14 more

Anaheim, CA

Korean Community Services (KCS)

Founded 2010

Staff Size 100 - 500

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Education Access
  • +6 more

Des Moines, IA

Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity

Founded 2013

Staff Size 10 - 50

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Domestic Violence
  • Health & Well Being
  • +9 more

New York, NY

AAP(I belong)®

Founded 2012

Staff Size 1 - 10

Populations served

  • Bangladeshi
  • Bhutanese
  • Burmese
  • +30 more

Houston, TX

Asians Against Domestic Abuse Inc

Founded 2005

Staff Size 1 - 10

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Arts & Culture
  • Civic Engagement
  • +7 more

San Francisco, CA

Asian Pacific Islander Council

Founded 2021

Staff Size 1 - 10

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Arts & Culture
  • Civic Engagement
  • +22 more

Fremont, CA

Narika

Founded 2001

Staff Size 10 - 50

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Civic Engagement
  • Domestic Violence
  • +8 more

Philadelphia, PA

SEAMAAC, Inc.

Founded 1976

Staff Size 10 - 50

Areas of focus

  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Immigration
  • Labor and Workforce Development
  • +13 more