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Elevating the voices, visibility, and leadership of Ohio AAPI women and nonbinary people 

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We Use Our Collective Strengths to Make Change

Originally founded in 2016, OPAWL is a grassroots member-led community that organizes for social justice and elevates the voices, visibility, and progressive leadership of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and nonbinary people in Ohio. OPAWL has three regional hubs in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland as well as a statewide online community.

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Building Power

We’re building collective power for Ohio AAPIs to influence the culture and dominant institutions of our state, grow and transform ourselves, and take visible leadership in Ohio’s progressive social movements in solidarity with other communities of color and marginalized groups.

Building Community

OPAWL serves as one of the few organizations where progressive AAPI women and nonbinary people can feel seen and heard. We create intentional spaces for sharing our stories through 1:1 relationship building, intimate gatherings, and public events.

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Growing up, I was always searching for a community where I fit in, and I found exactly that with OPAWL. OPAWL has a diverse membership in regards to age, background, experiences, etc., but we all care deeply about uplifting each other and advocating for the issues we care most about.

- Bhumika Patel, OPAWL Member

Our Partners

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago logo
Asian American Futures logo
Asiatown Cleveland logo
Brush Foundation logo
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Columbus Education Justice Coalition logo
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Grassroots Asians Rising
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Kolibri Foundation logo<br />
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The Ohio Census Advocacy Coalition
Ohio Voice logo
Value Our Families logo
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