Accomplishments

Founded in 1994, APPEAL has established itself as the only national AAPI network providing key technical assistance and resources on tobacco control.  APPEAL's accomplishments include:

• Developed innovative community models on capacity building, leadership development, and advocacy.
• Launched statewide leadership programs in Minnesota, Ohio, and Washington.
• Trained more than 500 priority population leaders from across the U.S. and Pacific Islands to conduct tobacco control activities in their communities.
• Conducted more than 250 capacity building trainings with organizations throughout the U.S. and Pacific and provided comprehensive technical assistance and training to local advocates and community based organizations.
• Published educational kits on parity and AAPI tobacco control issues, including making tobacco relevant to AAPI communities; needs assessment; program evaluation; cultural competency; cessation; and mobilizing youth against tobacco.