About Us

 
 
 

The Asian American Advocacy Fund is a grassroots 501(c)4 social welfare organization dedicated to building a politically-conscious, engaged, and progressive Asian American base in Georgia.

VISION

Our vision is a Georgia with just systems that supports the collective power, liberation and prosperity of all.

MISSION

We amplify the collective power of Georgia’s Asian American communities’ through community organizing, storytelling, electoral organizing, and policy advocacy. We work in deep and transformative partnerships towards a hopeful future and dignified present for all.

values

  • We believe that every person deserves a life that is safe, healthy, and free from oppression. We commit to dismantling the systems of oppression by fighting for equity and justice for all.

  • We believe that the liberation of our communities is intertwined with the liberation of others. We commit to achieving our goals by collaborating and honoring those of our partners and allies.

  • We believe that the unique identities and cultures of our communities should be honored. We commit to empowering our communities to shape our power and presence in Georgia and beyond. 

  • We believe that our communities have the right to make decisions about their own lives and be leaders. We commit to being accountable to the communities we serve by listening to, learning from, and amplifying their voices.

  • We believe that all people should be able to access what they need in order to thrive. We commit to working to remove the barriers that impact our communities.

  • We believe that in order to cultivate collective power for our communities, we must learn from others, particularly through wisdom from our cultural heritages. We recognize that we must live in the world as it is, while building the world as it can be. We commit to continuously improving how we organize, and work to co-create innovative solutions with our communities.