National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)
New Jersey is the New Jersey state chapter of NaFFAA.
From NaFFAA National : Since 1997, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) promotes the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. As a non-partisan and non-profit organization, NaFFAA is the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its fifteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
ONE VOICE
FOUR MILLION STRONG
ABOUT US
HISTORY
Since 1997, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has been the standard bearer for promoting the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. At the time of NaFFAA's inception, there were just over 2.5 million Filipinos and Filipino Americans. Founding members of the organization had the foresight to visualize and organize our growing power and voice into the next millennium.
Now with over 4.2 million Filipinos across the United States and the second-largest Asian American group, NaFFAA is the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization, and national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its thirteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
VISION
NaFFAA envisions a unified Filipino American community that is culturally, economically, and politically empowered and engaged. Its vision is to serve as the voice of all Filipinos and Filipino Americans by uniting, engaging, and empowering diverse individuals and community organizations through leadership development, civic engagement, and national advocacy.
MISSION
NaFFAA’s mission is to promote the welfare and well-being of Filipino Americans throughout the United States by amplifying their voices, advocating on behalf of their interests, and providing resources to facilitate their empowerment.
Our Three Pillars
NaFFAA VALUES
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome diverse perspectives and serve as a voice for all Filipino Americans.
Accountability
We aim to work with all Filipino American organizations and leaders, transcending generations and ideological differences.
Integrity
We strive to do what is right and what is in the best interest of Filipino Americans.
Collaboration
We aim to work with all Filipino American organizations and leaders, transcending generations and ideological differences.
Justice
We speak out against injustices and promote civil rights for our community.