The national philanthropy of Sigma Psi Zeta is to combat violence against womxn in its varied forms. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: rape, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, exploitation, child abuse, harassment, spousal abuse, intimidation at work, the trafficking of womxn and children, and the abuse of migrant workers.
Through our combined individual and group efforts, we have demonstrated a commitment to education and Asian unity. Any kind of physical, emotional or mental duress constitutes to violence. In order to educate and inform ourselves and our communities, Sigma Psi Zeta takes a preventative and pro-active stance where violence against womxn is concerned, rather than simply provide philanthropic support.
We accomplish this by:
Activism is the means to uproot injustices. We cannot forget that we are the heirs of two histories. One of our foremothers who have built for us our cultural history in Asia, and another of the countless Asian-American womxn here who have forged a path for social justice and equality in the United States. If it were not for these brave womxn, we would not be enjoying the freedoms we have today. We must honor those Asian-American feminists by being advocates of their work and remembering that their dreams live in us. Although there are many noteworthy causes and philanthropies, we believe this is an especially important one. By adopting this ethic within our sorority, we immediately become involved in a demographic that we seek to advocate for – one of the Asian female. Historically oppressed by tradition and objectified in the eyes of the contemporary media to be physically powerless, emotionally isolated, and mentally voiceless.
In March 2015, Sigma Psi Zeta officially partnered with “It’s On Us”, the White House Initiative to end sexual assault on college campuses. This lifetime partnership marks one of the first Greek organizations to officially partner with the White House initiative. This strategic partnership is part of a continued effort Sigma Psi Zeta has always had in protecting all those affected by violence, especially as it aligns with the organization’s National Philanthropy: to combat violence against womxn.
Through our combined individual and group efforts, we have demonstrated a commitment to education and Asian unity. Any kind of physical, emotional or mental duress constitutes to violence. In order to educate and inform ourselves and our communities, Sigma Psi Zeta takes a preventative and pro-active stance where violence against womxn is concerned, rather than simply provide philanthropic support.
We accomplish this by:
- Volunteering our time to domestic violence shelters
- Sponsoring or attending conferences and meetings that empower womxn’s rights
- Lending our ears to womxn that need this specific type support and seeking help for them
- Helping to stop violations against womxn refugees and asylum-seekers
- Advocating for political causes that affect such demographics
- Attending and hosting self-defense workshops and classes
- Collaborating artistically and educationally with other womxn-of-color
- Donating proceeds of activities to organizations that support this same cause
- Obtaining organizational memberships to human rights organizations
Activism is the means to uproot injustices. We cannot forget that we are the heirs of two histories. One of our foremothers who have built for us our cultural history in Asia, and another of the countless Asian-American womxn here who have forged a path for social justice and equality in the United States. If it were not for these brave womxn, we would not be enjoying the freedoms we have today. We must honor those Asian-American feminists by being advocates of their work and remembering that their dreams live in us. Although there are many noteworthy causes and philanthropies, we believe this is an especially important one. By adopting this ethic within our sorority, we immediately become involved in a demographic that we seek to advocate for – one of the Asian female. Historically oppressed by tradition and objectified in the eyes of the contemporary media to be physically powerless, emotionally isolated, and mentally voiceless.
In March 2015, Sigma Psi Zeta officially partnered with “It’s On Us”, the White House Initiative to end sexual assault on college campuses. This lifetime partnership marks one of the first Greek organizations to officially partner with the White House initiative. This strategic partnership is part of a continued effort Sigma Psi Zeta has always had in protecting all those affected by violence, especially as it aligns with the organization’s National Philanthropy: to combat violence against womxn.
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY HOTLINES:
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) 800.656.HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) 800.787.3224 TDD U.S. National Sexual Violence Resource Center 877.739.3895 The Anti-Violence Project Serves people who are LGBTQ Bilingual 24/7 Hotline 212.714.1124 |
LOCAL RESOURCES:
Kalamazoo YWCA 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 269.385.3587 WMU Title IX Coordinator 269.387.6316 [email protected] Sindecuse Health Center 269.387.3287 The FIRE Place Resource and Service Center 269.387.2990 [email protected] |
