Asian Women Development Plan International
Asian Women Development Plan International (AWDPI) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination and gender-based violence against overseas Asian women, while advancing their empowerment and development. We strive to create more opportunities for overseas Asian women in the fields of society, economy, culture, education, and beyond, helping them – who used to be marginalized groups – become vital drivers of social progress.
AWDPI operates in countries and regions across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific, with national offices in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States, Thailand, and Australia. Over the years, we have built an extensive network of partnerships with United Nations agencies, government departments, international organizations, multinational corporations, and academic institutions.
Our mission: Eliminate discrimination and gender-based violence against Asian women overseas and prompt their empowerment and development.
Our vision: To create a world of love and equality for women.
Our values: Engaging, Embracing, Empowering.
Target Audience and Area
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Launched in 2020 in Belgium
Program locations: Operate in more than 30 countries and regions across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific
Target group: Asian women living and working overseas
Background
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Asian women are among the largest and fastest-growing minority groups overseas, contributing significantly to global political, economic, cultural, and social development. Yet in many western societies, entrenched stereotypes, coupled with the dual identity of being both Asian and female, make their integration into mainstream society challenging, exposing them to persistent discrimination and harm.
In recent years, a turbulent international political landscape and economic downturns have further deepened the security risks and developmental challenges faced by overseas Asian women. Economic pressure, cultural differences, language barriers, and the lack of dedicated support organizations impose heavy costs and risks on those seeking help.
At the same time, high unemployment rates and limited career opportunities restrict Asian women’s access to essential resources for survival and growth. For these reasons, overseas Asian women need not only assistance when facing violence, but also concerted international efforts to build an equal and inclusive environment where they can fully realize their potential and contribute to social progress.
Achievements
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Empowerment
- Established a comprehensive support system featuring full-cycle case tracking and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Provided direct assistance to 310 overseas Chinese women experiencing domestic or gender-based violence
- Supported more than 1,000 survivors of gender-based violence and discrimination
- Delivered services in 9 languages, as well as in sign language
- Published legal guides in 7 countries
- Built a database of over 700 support organizations
Connectivity
- Operate in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific
- Over 400 institutional partners
- More than 100 professional mentors
- A volunteer network of 1,106 members
- 31 international communities with 4,086 members in total
Advocacy and Outreach
- Established global social media networks, reaching more than 200,000 people
- Featured in 550 international media outlets, reaching over 5 million audiences
- Produced 40 research reports on gender-based violence and discrimination, including case studies, area studies, and regional studies
- Hosted the Conference of Asian Women Development International for three consecutive years, bringing together more than 100 speakers from China and abroad, covered by hundreds of media outlets, generating nearly 400,000 views and reaching more than 2 million people
- Organized the AWDPI’s Women Sub-forum at the Asia-Pacific Peace and Development Forum in Tokyo, with over 500 in-person participants and 6,000 online attendees
- Carried out advocacy and anti-gender-based violence campaigns during International Women’s Month and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence for four consecutive years
Organizational Structure
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Development History
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Partnership Network
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More than 400 partners, including organizations of the United Nations system, government departments, international organizations, multinational corporations, and academic institutions.
