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who we are

CAPAW for Asian Pacific American Women is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement and enrichment of leadership skills for women through education, networking, and mentorship.
CAPAW supports development of whole person leaders through education, training and mentoring, where individuals can lean into who they are with self-confidence.

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Our intent is to increase the level of self-confidence
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What We Do

CAPAW for Asian Pacific American Women & Asian Women’s Leadership is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement and enrichment of leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women through education, networking, and mentorship

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Who We are

Our Mission

CAPAW invested in AANHPI and Women to build personal power and fight systemic racism for a more equitable future.

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CAPAW’s programs are developed through a Whole Person leader approach. Our definition of Whole Person Leader is:

  • Relational

  • Intellectual

  • Financial

  • History/Cultural Identity

  • Physical/Nutrition

Our dream is to have these individuals be in key places of influence and to positively impact the communities they serve.

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Imapct of Donations

CAPAW supports education and training scholarships and travel support for under resourced individuals.

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USA

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Our Impact

70%

of Respondents

Indicated that the APAWLI Program was either effective/extremely effective in connecting them to a network of other AAPI women leaders from across the country..

50%

of Respondents

Indicated that the APAWLI Program was either effective/extremely effective in connecting them to a network of other AAPI women leaders from across the country..

90%

of Respondents

Indicated that the APAWLI Program was either effective/extremely effective in connecting them to a network of other AAPI women leaders from across the country..

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What People Say About Us

CAPAW regularly convenes interactive, dialogue-driven, one-day regional conferences across the country as a way to provide opportunities to share the challenges and opportunities facing AANHPI women today as well as spotlight regional activities that are making an impact in the AANHPI community and beyond.