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Meie missioon
Aasia Vaikse ookeani saarte koalitsioon South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) on erapooletu koalitsioon, mis edendab võrdset juurdepääsu kultuuriliselt pädevatele ja keeleliselt kättesaadavatele tervishoiu- ja inimteenustele, väikeettevõtete majandusarengut, kodaniku- ja inimõigusi, võrdset juurdepääsu haridusele ja muid API-de probleeme. . Julgustame ja edendame Aasia-Ameerika Vaikse ookeani saarte elanike (AAPI) kodanikuosalust valimis- ja avaliku poliitika protsessides.
Võtke ühendust
Küsimuste korral võtke ühendust kaasesimees/programmijuhiga: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com või kaasesimehe Brian Lockiga @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com.
Our Mission
The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) is a statewide network of community organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice for all Asians and Pacific Islanders in solidarity with Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.
The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) was created after the 1996 Welfare Reform Act significantly impacted and reduced non-citizens’ federal eligibility for public assistance programs. After recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), APIC began lobbying for the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Building off this legacy, every year APIC Chapters from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima, and Spokane counties and South Puget Sound bring together immigrants, refugees, and citizens from Washington state to meet with the Governor, State Representatives, and State Senators to advocate for the issues most impactful to our communities
Our Values
Honoring our history
We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow.
Commitment to Equity and Justice
Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens.
Modeling Integrity
We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority.
Nourishing Community
It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy.
Leading with Courage and Passion
We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure.
Building Power and Solidarity
Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.