Empowering LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders in all communities we call home
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2005, the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through community capacity building, policy advocacy, and resource development.
We build the capacity of local, grassroots, and affinity-based LGBTQ AANHPI groups; advance an intersectional justice and equity agenda; and ensure LGBTQ AANHPI representation everywhere.
Join us at our API Community Reception for dinner, drinks, and a place to connect with our LGBTQ+ AANHPI community members and allies from around the globe!
📍 National Union Building (918 F St NW, Washington DC)
Join us in CHICAGO this fall for NQAPIA’s Midwest Regional Convening — a multi-day gathering for connection, strategy, and movement building. 🧭✨
🗓️ September 25–28, 2025
💸 Free registration (required)
🚌 $300 travel scholarships available for Midwest-based attendees!
⏳ Register to attend by Sept 14 or before we hit capacity
✈️ Apply for travel scholarships by Sept 3
🔗 More information here!
Network Mapping Initiative
We are launching a Network Mapping Project to better understand the people, orgs, and groups fighting for our communities across the country.
💬 Your input will help us:
— Strengthen connections
— Identify collective needs
— Shape policy advocacy & community care
— Build a more visible, powerful movement
✨ Whether you're an individual, a student group, a collective, or an organization—your voice matters.
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