Asian Women for Health is a peer-led, community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women's health and wellbeing through education, advocacy and support. OUR VISION:
We envision a world where Asian women are well-informed, have access to culturally appropriate, quality care, and are inspired to live happy, healthy lives. We will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information
and training to dispel myths, increase health literacy, and improve health communication. We will work on policy at all levels to push for disaggregated data, and support equitable funding for impacted populations. RECIPROCATE: Reciprocation is essential for growth. We will foster a nurturing environment for collaboration, connection, and capacity-building. OUR STRATEGIES:
• Conduct community forums to engage stakeholders and use their input for program development.
• Collaborate with academic and community partners to collect and share data to inform policy makers.
• Engage and mobilize communities to establish a coalition to address important and emerging health issues in the Asian community. OUR COMMITMENT:
• To develop a pipeline of Asian female leaders as peer health educators, advocates, and community researchers.
• To connect community members, service providers, and policy makers.
• To catalyze change and promote health equity.
• To honor our cultural heritages and nurture each other by lifting spirits, inspiring leadership, and sharing stories.
