Massachusetts Asian + Pacific Islanders (MAP) for Health

The Massachusetts Asian & Pacific Islanders (MAP) For Health aim to empower and uplift the LGBTQ+ API population in the Greater Boston area. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, promoting social equity, and advocating for the overall well-being of individuals within this beautifully diverse population. MAP believes in the power of youth and their potential to contribute to a brighter future. Through our community events, we strive to provide young API folks with physical and mental health advocacy, cultural belonging, and a supportive environment that spotlights their voices and experiences. We hope our events create a brave space for individuals to meet new people and celebrate our unique cultures. The core of our organization is our commitment to peer support and peer counseling. MAP understands the power of connecting individuals with peers who can provide understanding. As a youth-led organization, our peer leaders and social media team actively step forward to coordinate events, run multiple media platforms, and conduct community outreach. MAP’s work is driven by the vision of a more equitable society for all Queer API individuals to embrace their identity, form a community, and live with pride.