NATIONAL QUEER ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ALLIANCE INC

NQAPIA ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Love of Community: NQAPIA’s work is rooted in an unwavering love for our community. We hold it with tenderness, build its strength, and support it with all the love and accountability it takes to ensure that every one of us will succeed and flourish.

Belonging: NQAPIA fosters a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ AANHPI community members by creating inclusive spaces where our diverse identities are celebrated, empowered, and valued.

Leadership: NQAPIA acts as national leaders in collaboration with our community to advocate for policy changes that improves the lives of LGBTQ+ AANHPI people. Our work is led by LGBTQ+ AANHPI individuals who are of the communities we serve.

Integrity: NQAPIA is committed to being transparent, to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant programs, and to being held accountable to our wider community.

Collective Liberation: NQAPIA recognizes that our lives are inextricably connected to and impacted by the shared experiences of colonialism, systemic racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. We commit to using our organizational power to uplift those most marginalized and build a future where all of us can thrive in safety, joy, and freedom.