A Thousand Women Rising,
A Campaign for the
Hmong Women's Center
The Hmong Women’s Center will be the nation’s first dedicated space honoring the stories and triumphs of Hmong women across generations. More than a building, this center will serve as a home for Hmong women’s contributions, a gathering place for community and leadership development, and a bridge connecting past, present, and future generations of Hmong women—not just in Minnesota but across America.
Message from our Board Chair, Mysee Vang
“I believe Hmong women’s contributions and legacy deserve to be acknowledged, celebrated, and preserved for generations to come.
The Hmong Women’s Center is more than a building—it is a lasting home where Hmong women’s stories are honored and intergenerational healing and connection can flourish. The center is a promise to future generations that Hmong women and girls will always have a place to learn, lead, and belong.”
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A Vision for the Hmong Women's Center
A visible space for Hmong women and other groups to partner and network with us, offer learning opportunities, and host programs that advance the status and prosperity of Hmong women.
A cayalyst for connection, belonging and social change, the Hmong women’s Center will be more than a building—it will serve as a brave space for Hmong women to strengthen and reinforce Hmong women’s identity while activating them to lead, advocate, and uplift future generations.
A home for Hnub Tshiab to deliver and grow its programs by creating space to expand leadership and capacity-building opportunities that activate the leadership capacity of Hmong women and girls.
An anchoring location for Hmong women to collect, celebrate, and preserve their stories. By partnering with other community organizations, we will work to collect the stories of Hmong women’s resilience and achievements made throughout history and ensure their legacy is recognized for generations to come.
Why This Center Matters
With Your Support, the Hmong Women's Center will:
Inspire and mobilize 1000 Hmong women national wide to advance Hnub Tshiab’s mission and build a stronger network of leaders and changemakers
Preserve 100 Hmong women’s stories within the first five years, capturing the voices and lived experiences of first-generation elders and bridge-generation women who navigated displacement, resettlement, and rebuilding—before these invaluable stories are lost
Establish America’s first archive dedicated to Hmong women’s history and cultural contributions, honoring more than 50 years of resilience, leadership, and achievement for future generations
Bridge generations by creating meaningful opportunities for elders and young women to learn from one another, strengthen cultural identity, and develop leaders across generations.
Create a permanent home for connection and belonging for the largest urban Hmong population in the world, providing space for leadership development, community gatherings, and programs that empower Hmong women and girls through Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together
Establish national model for Hmong women’s leadership and cultural preservation that can be replicated in Hmong communities across the world
Increase understanding of Hmong women’s experiences and contributions by educating Hmong and non-Hmong communities alike, ensuring their stories become a recognized and celebrated part of America’s history.
