About Asians Rising Georgia Alliance
Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing populations in Georgia and the United States, yet our communities continue to face barriers to civic participation, representation, language access, economic opportunity, and meaningful influence in the decisions that shape our lives. As our communities grow, so does the need for spaces that help people build relationships, develop leadership, tell their stories, advocate for change, and work together to create more equitable and inclusive communities.
Asians Rising Georgia Alliance was created to build lasting civic and community power through leadership development, community organizing, civic engagement, policy advocacy, artivism, and storytelling. We bring together youth, families, immigrants, refugees, and multigenerational communities to strengthen civic participation, advance community-driven solutions, and create pathways for people to shape the future of their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and state.
Through organizing, advocacy, cultural programming, leadership training, research, and community education, we help Asian American communities move from being unheard to being influential voices in Georgia's civic life. Together, we are building a future where Asian Americans across Georgia are connected, empowered, and equipped to lead.
Our Mission
To build and sustain long-term civic and community power by cultivating youth and multigenerational leadership, investing in artivism and cultural expression, and advancing community-rooted storytelling that inspires action and strengthens democratic participation.
Our Vision
A Georgia where Asian Americans, immigrants, refugees, youth, and multiracial communities are connected, represented, and empowered to shape the decisions that affect their lives. We envision a future where our stories are visible, our cultures are celebrated, our voices influence policy, and our collective leadership creates a more just, inclusive, and participatory democracy for generations to come.
Our Values
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Liberation
We believe that every person deserves a life that is safe, healthy, and free from oppression. We commit to dismantling the systems of oppression by fighting for equity and justice for all.
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Solidarity
We believe that the liberation of our communities is intertwined with the liberation of others. We commit to achieving our goals by collaborating and honoring those of our partners and allies.
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Dignity & Belonging
We believe that the unique identities and cultures of our communities should be honored. We commit to empowering our communities to shape our power and presence in Georgia and beyond.
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Community-Led
We believe that our communities have the right to make decisions about their own lives and be leaders. We commit to being accountable to the communities we serve by listening to, learning from, and amplifying their voices.
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Accessibility
We believe that all people should be able to access what they need in order to thrive. We commit to working to remove the barriers that impact our communities.
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Continuous Learning & Innovation
We believe that in order to cultivate collective power for our communities, we must learn from others, particularly through wisdom from our cultural heritages.