PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Being the first and only Hmong women’s organization in the state of Wisconsin, HAWA dedicates its resources to the advancement of Hmong women and girls. Our innovative programs are designed to be language and culture specific to the Hmong community that concentrates in three areas: (1) Youth, (2) Family, and (3) Women’s Leadership. Each of these three areas incorporate social change into it’s design and implementation.

Some of the core services for survivors of violence specialization in domestic violence and sexual assault we provide are:

Hmong/Burmese/Karen/Chin speaking advocates
One-on-one case management: includes crisis intervention/safety planning, referral services to shelter and other social support services
Support Group Services for survivors (i.e. Vivncaus, Ntuj Tshiab)
On-site services: Counseling and Legal Advocacy
24-HOUR HMONG FAMILY STRENGTHENING HELPLINE: 1-877-740-4292 (Bilingual in Hmong/English)

Sexual Assault Program

Domestic Violence Program

LGBTQ Advocacy Program

Civic Engagement Program

SAY MKE

Youth Programs

African-American Roundtable

HMONG AMERICAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC.

The Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA), Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 by a group of thirteen community women who had a strong passion to advocate, organize and share concerns reflected by women in the larger Hmong community.