oldest public-policy organization devoted to concerns of Asian Pacific-American women, founded in 1976 to increase participation of Asian women in policy-making and leadership roles. It also serves as a national network for Asian Pacific-American women and provides leadership training to assist its members in obtaining employment. The organization offers extra assistance to refugees and women with limited English skills. Through newsletters and legislative updates Pan Asia provides its members with information on national policies affecting Asian Pacific-American women. To aid women seeking employment, the organization sponsors workshops and lectures. Pan Asia also works with other groups on minority women's issues, such as health and reproductive rights.