National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
NAPAWF is a non-profit organization based in the District of Columbia that focuses on building political and social power for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and girls. Operating under a reproductive justice framework, it seeks to influence policy and drive systemic change to improve the lives of these communities, while also standing in solidarity with other women of color facing injustice. Founded in 1996 to amplify AAPI women's experiences, the organization now mobilizes across 11 U.S. cities to advance social, political, and economic objectives for AAPI women and girls. In addition to its advocacy work, NAPAWF engages in leadership appointments and strategic initiatives, with recent leadership changes indicating ongoing organizational development. The group positions itself within the broader non-profit sector dedicated to civil rights and public policy, addressing the needs and concerns of AAPI women and girls and collaborating with allied communities to counter marginalization.