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The Public Safety of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
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Dear AAPIPers,
One year ago, many of us woke up to the news of the horrific shootings in Atlanta leaving 8 people dead, including 6 Asian American women. Since then, open attacks and murders of Asian American women have been rampant, some of the most recent this year including two killings and a spate of attacks on 7 Asian American women in a span of 2 hours. Yesterday, in observance of a day of reflection, AAPIP released a statement on The Public Safety of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women. What does this have to do with philanthropy? For an historical reflection (March is designated as Women's History Month, although women make history all the time), read The Philanthropy of Tomorrow Begins With the Women and Girls of Today, a piece written by our President, Pat Eng. For a powerful statement by Surdna Foundation President and AAPIP board member, Don Chen, read Sustaining Support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
In community,
The AAPIP Team
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The Philanthropy of Tomorrow Begins With the Women and Girls of Today
Written by Pat Eng
I have spent a lifetime trying to rid the world of violence against women, starting with the community I knew best - Chinatown, in my little corner of the country known as NYC. The women I met along the way– largely, but not exclusively, immigrants– had many hopes for their families (and sometimes for themselves), but way fewer options. They earned little in cash but a great deal more in resiliency as they navigated personal safety in and out of their homes, at work or school, and in public spaces - day in and day out.
Fast forward to two years ago, and particularly one year ago, where are we now? The lives of the six Asian American women cut short in Atlanta last March looked hauntingly familiar to the lives of immigrant Asian women 40 years ago. What has changed is that 40 years ago, no one batted an eye when Asian women were showing up in shelters and court systems fleeing violence at home or when they were sold into virtual bondage through a broken immigration system. Now, as a result of women’s organizing efforts over the past 40 years, we as a nation are finally recognizing that gender based violence in all its forms must end.
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Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Secure your early bird registration for Power in Solidarity by April 15th!
AAPIP and NAP Member Early Rate (until April 15): $300
Non-Members (until April 15): $400
Registration rates will increase after Aprill 15th. View full registration pricing here.
Members of AAPIP and NAP should already have received an email containing their member discount code. AAPIP Giving Circles, AANHPI non-profits, Native-led non-profits, Tribes, and Tribal organizations are also eligible for member discounts.Not yet a member? Become an AAPIP or NAP member today! For additional inquiries, please contact info@powerinsolidarity.org.
If you are a sponsor for the event, you should receive an email about your complimentary ticket(s) with a special coupon code. Please reach out to Kyla (kyla@aapip.org) with any questions regarding your sponsorship.
Please note: The registration fees for the Power in Solidarity event are nonrefundable. Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy and Native Americans in Philanthropy will not offer refunds in the event Power in Solidarity is canceled. However, if the Gathering is postponed to a later date due to COVID-19, or other unforeseen circumstances, registration will be honored for that postponed date.
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| Overlooked: Foundation Support of AAPI & Native Communities Sorely Lacking
Tue, March 22, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PDT
Join us for a discussion of CEP's findings on the lack of foundation support for AAPI and Native American nonprofit leaders and communities.
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| | State of the Union 4 Immigrant & Refugees: How Funders Can Aid Frontlines?
Tue, March 22, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Come and learn about the State of the Union for Immigrants & Refugees in Washington state presented by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and hosted by the WA Immigrant and Refugee Funder Collaborative Steering Committee Members.
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All of Us: Our Humanity, Our Resistance
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
4:00 PM PDT
All of Us: Our Humanity, Our Resistance is a community gathering to grapple with, reflect on, and share in our response to public attacks and killings targeting AAPI women.
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| | We Rise Together Town Hall: Asian Resilience, Power, & Solidarity
Thursday, March 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
In the wake of continuing anti-Asian violence and racism across the country, join the Asian Community Fund and the Boston Foundation in honoring the resilience, strength, and power of Asian American communities. We invite you to a Town Hall to commemorate the anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, reflect on progress to date, and set a vision for the path ahead. Last year’s tragedy sparked a national reckoning, fueling protests across the country, and igniting widespread calls for justice and change. The event will celebrate the leadership and contributions of local AAPI leaders, highlight the importance of multiethnic and multiracial coalition building, and discuss strategies to continue advancing equity and solidarity throughout our region.
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Published March 16, 2022 in Surdna Foundation News
Published March 15, 2022 in The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Published March 3, 2022 in Inside Philanthropy
Published March 3, 2022 in Center for Asian American Media
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THANKING AAPIP'S SUPPORTERS
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Advancing racial equity will take all of us.
AAPIP appreciates the steadfast support from the 100 Institutional Members who have joined us so far, including the following new members:
- Archstone Foundation
- Collins Foundation
- Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
- PEAK Grantmaking
- Women Donors Network
- Women's Foundation of Oregon
Since our founding in 1990, AAPIP has envisioned a more just and equitable society and has been a critical voice for advancing the full picture of racial justice - one which includes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. As our nation, and the world, reckon with the legacies of dehumanization and injustice, AAPIP is an increasingly important voice in philanthropy.
Your membership helps support AAPIP's work and centers you as an important part of the growing AAPIP community with special benefits!
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