Based in Washington, DC, APIAVote (Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote) is the nation’s leading nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by fostering a culture of civic engagement that’s as diverse and vibrant as the constituency they serve.
APIAVote understands the power of collaboration, utilizing a broad and sweeping network of national, regional, and local partnerships that spans the nation. By equipping them with training, tools, investment resources, and best practices, they empower their partners to become trusted messengers in their communities.
APIAVote isn’t content with a one-size-fits-all approach to voter engagement. Being rooted in the diverse tapestry of the country’s AAPI cultures and communities, they understand that their efforts are as effective as they are accessible. That’s why APIAVote coordinates its national multi-touch voter engagement strategy to reach AAPI households with several rounds of mail, phone calls, texts, and digital ads that are developed to visually reflect each community and be translated into different AAPI languages to overcome language barriers and make voting accessible to all.
APIAVote is also empowering its national network of grassroots partners to register new and eligible voters. Every year, APIAVote provides, free of charge to its network, educational materials and toolkits, access to the Rock the Vote online voter registration tool, and the benefit of targeted digital ads in battleground states to maximize outreach. And yes, you guessed it—these digital materials will also be translated, ensuring that language is never an obstacle to civic participation.
So, why is APIAVote so pumped about National Voter Registration Day? In their words, “We are proud to have helped found NVRD as one of the original executive committee members. Voter registration is the first step towards participation in elections, NVRD is a hugely important national event to engage and mobilize potential voters, including youth and new citizens.”
As we look forward to this year’s National Voter Registration Day, APIAVote’s efforts shine as a beacon of what’s possible when organizations commit to ensuring civic engagement is truly inclusive. As America’s electorate becomes increasingly diverse, their multilingual, community-centric approach, digital savvy, and collaborative spirit are all raising the bar for voter outreach in the 21st century.
But what’s most inspiring about APIAVote’s work is the way they support and uplift their community through civic engagement. They’re not just registering voters; they’re nurturing a culture of participation, one that focuses on welcoming Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander communities as vital participants in American democracy.
