We all deserve a healthy and clean environment where our communities can thrive.
We need to invest in grassroots organizing now more than ever.
In the coming years, we have our work cut out for us — and we need your support.
What’s New
Holding Phillips 66 Accountable
From engaging in door knocking campaigns to speaking at city council meetings, APEN's youth leadership in Carson plays an important role in our strategy to hold Phillip's 66 accountable for remediation of their Carson refinery. Through our advocacy, we were able...
What’s next for APEN Youth Leaders?
APEN’s Youth Leaders in Richmond have been at the forefront of our campaigns - protesting, gathering signatures, and giving testimony at city council meetings. Audrey Min Thiphakhinkeo Paun is a vocal youth leader who has been heavily involved in the community input...
A Long Awaited Glow Up for Oakland Chinatown
This year of the Fire Horse brings a long-awaited transformation to one of America’s oldest Chinatowns. After years of organizing, planning, and fundraising, APEN and Friends of Lincoln Square Park are finally breaking ground to renovate...
Our History
For over three decades, APEN has been building the power of Asian immigrant and refugee communities on the frontlines of fighting big polluters.
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- Are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Mien, Khmu, or Lao or
- Have professional filmmaking, photography and/or graphic design skills or
- Are from the Oakland Chinatown or Richmond’s Southeast Asian communities
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