Collective Care & Connection
Collective Care & Connection
Our Story
AAPI Moms in Georgia (AMIGA) offers a nurturing environment where mothers can cultivate relationships and develop the skills necessary to advocate for and lead their community. Additionally, this space allows children to discover and engage with themes of immigration and diverse cultures that are often marginalized or excluded from schools in Paulding and Cobb County.
Meet the Founder
Hi, my name is Hannah, and I am a Filipina-American, born and raised in Davao City, Philippines. I moved to Paulding County, GA about 2 years ago, and realized that there weren’t any Asian-American spaces that intentionally included AAPI Moms. We are the first to create this kind of community here, grounded in collective care and connection. Our biggest offering for mothers is childcare, where they can take respite and be amongst community, while knowing their children are safe and given opportunities for intentional learning through storytelling.
Creating AMIGA is an offering for those who are looking for safety in spaces that weren’t initially intended for AAPI moms and their families, and to foster leadership amongst our members.
Meet the Co-Lead
My name is Celine, I was born in the Philippines, and immigrated to the US in 1997. I became a US citizen in 2013. I’m a mother of four children - two of whom are becoming increasingly curious about their Filipino identity.
To me, AMIGA means my children will have the chance to know and celebrate our culture beyond just what I can offer at home. Living outside a Filipino-dense community, I want them to build relationships with other Asian kids and families, to see themselves reflected, and to understand who they are.
For me personally, AMIGA is about not being on this journey alone. It’s about finding other Asian mothers who understand what it means to raise Asian kids in America. Being Filipino is so much more than food and traditions; it’s about identity, belonging, and knowing where you come from.