In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the dramatic surge in Asian hate incidents, eGirl Power, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, started the AAPI Initiative to stop Asian hate through education and to "Educate, Empower and Elevate" AAPI girls. The initiative was driven by a need to provide a dedicated safe space for AAPI girls to connect, share experiences, and learn about AAPI history.