Formosan Association for Public Affairs

Official logo of FAPA
Formosan Association for Public Affairs
Traditional Chinese 台灣人公共事務會
Simplified Chinese 台湾人公共事务会

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build worldwide support for Taiwan independence. Its 43 chapters also seek to advance the interests of Taiwanese people and communities around the world. Currently, the President of FAPA is Peter Chen, Esq.

Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, California, FAPA subsequently moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. The organization provides U.S. policy makers, the media, scholars and the general public with information on issues related to Taiwan.

Goals

FAPA Young Professional Group

FAPA Young Professional Group is an affiliate organization primarily targeted at second-generation Taiwanese-Americans who are generally in their 20s and 30s. Their goals, which parallel those of FAPA, are:

YPG hosts an annual national conference in DC, during which participants visit their Congressional representatives to voice concerns about the US-Taiwan relationship, as well as regional events throughout the year.

International branches

See also

References

  1. "What is FAPA?". Fapa.org. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
  2. "About". Fapa Ypg. Retrieved 2012-05-18.

External links

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