The Cost of Exclusion
The Cost of Exclusion: How Barriers to Health Care Affect Patients, Providers and the Health Care System draws from a survey of 35 health care providers across 18 states and Washington, D.C., as well as small-group discussions with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) abortion seekers, abortion support workers and providers.
This brief examines those dynamics through two complementary studies in partnership with Ibis Reproductive Health and Physicians for Reproductive Health. Together, these studies capture what health care exclusion looks like from both the patient and provider perspectives, with a particular focus on abortion care.
In Focus: The 2026 National AANHPI Women’s Survey
In Focus is a new annual study from NAPAWF examining the issues shaping AANHPI women and gender-expansive people nationwide.
This survey comes at a consequential moment for AANHPI communities. Heightened immigration enforcement and uncertainty are affecting families and communities across the country, while rising costs, health care access, and caregiving continue to shape daily life. And with the 2026 midterm elections approaching, understanding the experiences and priorities of AANHPI women is increasingly important to the national conversation.
Access the 3 reports on Reproductive Justice and Abortion, Economic Justice and Caregiving, and Immigration Justice and the HEAL Act on the study landing page.
Celebrating 30 Years
Thank you to everyone who attended our 30th Anniversary celebration!
For three decades, when AANHPI women, families, and communities have needed a voice, resources, or collective action, NAPAWF has shown up.
On October 3 we brought together leaders, advocates, creators, philanthropists, movement partners, and friends for an Evening of Community — a night to reflect on where we’ve been, respond to what our communities need now, and imagine what comes next.
A portion of funds raised at this event support our honorees: NAPAWF’s Gender Justice Collaborative and the Wells-Wonsley Family, who have faced significant financial burdens as they grieve their son Nolan Wells. You can still donate to support our honorees.
Beyond the Labels: AAPI Women on Abortion Care, Dignity, and Criminalization
Reproductive Health & Rights
Making our voices heard on key issues.
Our work focuses on these policy areas: