The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) is a volunteer-led, social justice issue driven statewide organization advocating for the interests of Asians and Pacific Islanders. We bring together our diverse communities across ethnicity, language, and age, to address critical issues in Oregon. Led by a 15-member board, APANO has no permanent staff, and relies on short-term internships and a powerful network of volunteers to organize and advocate. Stop by the APANO Room and check out our full schedule of events. Some of the presentations we are planning are...
- Power of Participation workshop: A workshop on social inequalities and their root causes that are perpetuated in part through the use of power. Exercises on how to engage in civics and how to organize and mobilize underserved and marginalized communities.
- Unnatural Causes screening & discussion: This film series event provides a chance for API communities to come together and build a shared understanding of the social barriers that cause poor health and how can we work towards better health outcomes.
- Membership Orientation: A briefing on the work that APANO does and how people can join as well as how members can get active in their
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