Founded in 1988, GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) is an organization dedicated to furthering the interests of the Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) community by creating awareness, developing a positive identity and establishing a supportive community. We directly engage in social, cultural, and political advocacy to advance and protect our community’s interests and well-being. As an all-volunteer, grassroots organization, we have been dedicated to providing a safe space to inspire individuals to be their best selves, for others to celebrate our diversity, and for all of us to continue the fight for equality.