Mission

The mission of Asian & Pacific Islander Women's HIV/AIDS National Network (APIWHANN) is to empower A&PI women impacted by HIV/AIDS through creating & maintaining a forum that develops leadership, provides support and advocates on HIV related issues.

Objectives

1. Produce and share research data on API women's needs.
2. Mentor API women through continual networking and support.
3. Be involved in policy making through monitoring and advocating for API women's issues.
4. Build national and international collaborations, coalitions and networks with women living with HIV/AIDS, women of color
   movements and other social justice movements.
5. Link HIV/AIDS with other health and wellness issues.
6. Identify gaps within the Asian & Pacific Islander Women's HIV/AIDS National Network.
   

Goals

1. Increase awareness and visibility of women's issues as they relate to HIV/AIDS prevention and care within API communities.
2. Address API women's HIV/AIDS issues within the larger context of health and wellness.
3. Understand how HIV spreads in different communities.
4. Build and expand community capacity among women in API communities.