Subject: Organization of Young Filipino Americans

Description: "Come as strangers, grow as friends, leave as family."

The Organization of Young Filipino Americans (OYFA) was founded in 1988 by a group of Filipino-American students who wanted a space and platform to come together and support one another while also spreading awareness of their culture. From the beginning, the desires to promote inclusivity and explore Filipino American identity were driving factors of the group. OYFA prioritizes welcoming and compassionate community-building by adapting to and addressing the various needs of their members. While OYFA acts to heighten appreciation for Filipino culture, its values have attracted a diverse group of students. OYFA’s organizational structure comprises an Executive Board and an Executive Council that holds 12 different committees with distinct purposes, including representatives for the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue (FIND). In addition to its leadership structure, OYFA has a Forever Family system and alumni network that promotes strong personal connections throughout the entire organization. The organization holds various events and programs that provide a cultural, social, service, and academic network for the purpose of empowering their members and the Asian-American identity.

"Join the Organization of Young Filipino Americans! You don't have to be Young, Filipino, or American to be a part of Filipino culture!"