Hmong National Development, Inc.

Accomplishments PDF Print E-mail

Since our founding in 1993, HND has advanced tremendously, developing the capacity of individuals and organizations to ensure the full participation of the Hmong in society. Today, HND is recognized as a national resource and works with more than 80 local Mutual Assistance Associations (MAAs) to provide programs that help community-based organizations develop the capacity to better meet the needs of their local Hmong constituents. 

HND has had a transitional, yet productive year as we embark on 2009.  Some highlights include:

  • A transition in leadership by bringing on board Nou Vang as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • The 13th Hmong National Conference (HNC) held in Denver, Colorado on March 27-30, 2008 drew close to 500 people from throughout the United States, representing a variety of professions, generations, and cultures.
  • We have recruited additional Board Members to serve on the HND Board of Directors. Board Members and HND Staff have been hard at work finalizing HND’s Strategic Plan for the organization in the next 3-5 years. HND Board & Staff have updated the organization’s mission and vision to incorporate a greater focus on leadership development, capacity building, and advocacy & civic engagement.
  • Strengthened HND’s policy advocacy efforts by enlisting full-time policy staff. Recent national advocacy efforts include mobilization around material support provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the REAL ID Act of 2005; comprehensive immigration reform; increase in citizenship/naturalization fees; hate crimes and civil rights issues facing Hmong Americans; legislation impacting K-12 and higher education; and collaboration with various local Hmong CBOs and national Asian Pacific American organizations.
  • Our youth initiative continues to offer scholarship and internship opportunities to Hmong American youths throughout the United States. This year four scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, were awarded to three graduating high school seniors and one undergraduate student in 2008, while three internship positions have been filled for the Summer 2008 session.
  • Completed evaluation of HND programs and HND’s 2007 audit.
  • HND NewsFlash, our bi-weekly e-newsletter which reaches over 2,000 individuals nation wide, provided timely information about HND programs, national issues of importance to the community, and resources.
  • Provided resources and referrals to MAAs, individuals, Federal Agencies, and Congressional offices.

In the coming year, we will continue our innovative & strategic work on capacity building, leadership development, and advocacy & civic engagement.  Additionally, we will continue to explore new models for organizing and funding HND. We are encouraged by the recent success of the 13th Hmong National Conference and the enthusiasm of stakeholders and volunteers. We hope that you will help aid in this year’s success by joining us in April 2009 for the 14th Hmong National Conference in Appleton, Wisconsin!

 
 
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HND is committed to building the capacity of the next generation of leaders. Through internship opportunities, HND provides students with hands-on experience working in a national non-profit organization. Additionally, interns gain experience working with other local and national organizations and leaders on issues that impact the Hmong. HND offers internships in our DC office throughout the year. Please call us for more information about our internship opportunities at 202.797.9105.