Asian Women United of Minnesota

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) is made up of women and men who believe in every woman’s right to a life of peace, wholeness, and happiness. That includes a life free from emotional, physical, verbal or sexual abuse.

We are Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM). Thanks to the support of people like you, we provide a safe place for all women and their children dealing with domestic violence, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, with a special focus on providing culturally competent services to women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.

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.

Careers

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) relies on compassionate, diverse, and talented individuals to ensure that we provide the best services possible to every woman and child who seeks our help.

Whether you’re looking for a career, part-time job, or internship, working at AWUM is a deeply rewarding experience. Everyone who is involved with our mission is a part of changing lives, not just for one woman or one child, but for the entire community. We truly are changing the world, one person at a time.