Mission & Vision
The mission, vision, and values of Asian Women United Minnesota (AWUM) are the guiding principles that our work is based on.
Mission
Asian Women United of Minnesota will end domestic violence by promoting safe and healthy relationships within the Asian Pacific Islander community, and beyond.
Vision
We are the leader in eliminating violence in the Asian Pacific Islander community, and share the expertise of our best practices with others. Using the strengths of the API community, AWUM will uphold an environment free of violence, promote self-sufficiency for women, and foster nurtured and healthy children and families.
Our intention is to fill in a gap by providing domestic violence shelter and support to women of Asian Pacific Islander backgrounds. However, our domestic violence shelter and other programs are open to all women.
Values
RESPECT: We approach everyone as capable, resourceful, whole, and creative. We have a heart and are aware, empathetic, sensitive, and committed to understanding the needs of our clients without judgment or assumption.
INTEGRITY: We are accountable in each of our actions and interactions. We are open, honest and transparent in all of our work.
DIVERSITY: We appreciate individuals and do not make assumptions. We value difference, view cultures equally, and operate inclusively.
TEAMWORK: We work together as staff, volunteers, interns and families to achieve our Mission and Vision.
PASSION: We are deeply committed to serving the Asian-Pacific Islander community, ending domestic violence, and abiding by all of our Core Values.
We all belong to an interconnected system, like the human body; when one part needs help, the rest of the body works to support that part, benefiting the overall system.
Donate
We rely on the support of our individual donors. Every donation goes directly toward helping improve the lives of the women and children we serve. Domestic violence is an overwhelming issue, but even a small donation can have an enormous impact.
Volunteer
Volunteering can be a deeply rewarding experience. Everyone who is involved in our effort is a part of changing lives, not just for one woman or one child, but for all of us. We truly are changing the world, one person at a time.