Organization of Chinese American Women Silicon Valley

The Organization of Chinese American Women Silicon Valley Chapter, based in Saratoga, CA, is a non-profit dedicated to advancing educational, economic, social, and political opportunities for Chinese and Asian Pacific American women. Founded in 1986 by Dorothy Huang, OCAW-SVC serves the greater Silicon Valley community through comprehensive programming designed to recognize excellence and foster leadership among its members. The organization operates with a clear mission to improve self-respect, self-confidence, and self-esteem within the Chinese American community while working to eliminate racial and cultural misunderstandings through cultural exchange and dialogue. OCAW-SVC addresses a variety of pressing issues and concerns facing Chinese American women today, providing support and advocacy across multiple dimensions of community life. The organization also plays a vital role in helping Asian immigrants understand and adapt to American society, facilitating their integration into the mainstream while maintaining cultural pride and identity. Through strategic partnerships and cooperative efforts with other organizations sharing similar goals, OCAW-SVC amplifies its impact across Saratoga and the Silicon Valley region. The chapter maintains a strong track record of developing potential political candidates and community leaders, recognizing that as the Chinese American population continues to grow, leadership training becomes increasingly critical. OCAW-SVC offers youth scholarship programs recognizing academic excellence and community service, publishes regular newsletters to keep members informed, and hosts events that strengthen community bonds and celebrate achievements.