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克利夫蘭華人婦女協會2023 年度報吿

Chinese Women Association of Cleveland Annual Report for 2023

The Chinese Women Association of Cleveland (CWAC), established in 1997 with 266 dedicated members, is devoted to supporting women of Chinese and Asian descent as they navigate contemporary challenges. Our organization addresses issues such as gender discrimination, social injustice, domestic violence, and economic empowerment, while also championing the traditional virtues of Asian culture and recognizing the indispensable role of women in modern society.    In addition to our annual events like the International Women’s Day celebration, Food Bank with Families, and Summer Picnic, CWAC actively engages with the broader community through participation in events such as the annual Cleveland Asian Festival and Cleveland’s One World Day, contributing to the vibrant celebration of Asian culture in our area. We remain steadfast in our dedication to providing valuable resources and support to our members.    Our monthly workshops are designed to empower women, and in 2023, we intentionally organized events catering to seniors. These included activities like Tea Parties, Mother’s Day Jewelry Making, flower arrangement sessions, and Chinese Flute Learning workshops, among others.    Furthermore, In 2023, CWAC had the great honor of collaborating with esteemed organizations and individuals such as Prof. Ye Fan Glavin, May Chen, Chia-Min Chen, Susan Wong, Jin Huo Community Inc., Asian Services in Action, Cuyahoga County Board of Health, and numerous community partners. Together, we contributed to conducting a groundbreaking study on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and social determinants of health in the AAPI population. This collaborative effort involved partnering with seven other community organizations representing diverse AAPI communities. Through this partnership, the research team organized eight focus group discussions and administered 200 surveys, comprehensively assessing the barriers, assets, and potential interventions related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and social determinants of health among the AAPI population. This study represents a pioneering endeavor in public health research dedicated to the AAPI community. As a direct outcome of our collaborative efforts, the AAPI Health Coalition was established, reaffirming our commitment to addressing critical health issues affecting our communities and fostering collaborative solutions for a healthier future.    In 2024, our commitment to supporting Asian women in the neighborhood remains steadfast. We will expand our efforts by hosting more events specifically tailored to address the needs of seniors in our community. Additionally, we are dedicated to fostering partnerships with other organizations representing minority ethnic groups that share our mission of empowering women and addressing social issues. Through these collaborations, we aim to amplify our impact and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.    克利夫蘭華人婦女協會(CWAC)成立于1997年,現有266名熱心成員,婦女協會致力于支持華裔和亞裔婦女應對當代挑戰。我們的組織關注性別歧視、社會不公、家庭暴力和經濟賦權等問題,同時倡導亞洲文化的傳統美德,強調婦女在現代社會中的不可或缺的角色。    除了我們的年度活動,如國際婦女節慶祝活動、Food Bank with Families和夏季野餐,CWAC還積極參與更多宣傳亞洲文化的活動,包括參加克利夫蘭亞洲節和克利夫蘭的世界日,爲我們地區豐富多彩的亞洲文化慶祝活動作出貢獻。在2023年,我們爲社區老年人組織了一系列活動,包括茶話會、母親節珠寶製作、揷花課程和中國笛學習硏討會等。    此外,在2023年,CWAC有幸與諸如Ye Fan Glavin敎授、May Chen女士、Chia-Min Chen女士、Susan Wong女士、Jin Huo Community Inc.、Asian Services in Action和Cuyahoga縣衛生委員會等杰出組織和個人合作。我們共同參與了一項關於亞太裔人群COVID-19疫苗猶豫和社會衛生決定因素的突破性硏究。這一協作涉及與其他七個代表多元亞太裔社區的社區組織的合作。通過這一合作,硏究團隊組織了八次焦點小組討論並進行了200份調查,全面評估了與亞太裔人群COVID-19疫苗猶豫和社會衛生決定因素相關的障礙和潜在干預措施。作爲我們合作努力的直接結果,成功建立了亞太裔衛生聯盟,重新確認了我們解決影響社區的重要健康問題並促進更健康未來的承諾。    在2024年,我們會繼續支持社區亞洲婦女。舉辦更多專門滿足社區老年人需求的活動。此外,我們會積極與其他少數民族群體建立合作關係,分享我們的經驗和敎訓。通過這些合作,擴大影響力協助更多需要幫助的女性,創造一個更包容友愛的社區。