Hmong Women Today

07/07/2026

“Dr. Maisee Lor is opening a direct primary care clinic in St. Paul, offering health care through monthly memberships instead of insurance.”

Dr. Maisee Lor is opening a direct primary care clinic in St. Paul, offering health care through monthly memberships instead of insurance.

07/07/2026

✨ Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 SAY MKE Fellowship! ✨

Are you a Southeast Asian girl (ages 13–17) who wants to grow as a leader, build lifelong friendships, and create positive change in your community?

The SAY MKE Fellowship is a 10-month paid leadership program where you'll explore your identity, strengthen your voice, learn about social justice and community organizing, and work alongside other young leaders who are passionate about making a difference.

What you'll receive:
🌸 Paid fellowship ($9/hour + $1,500 completion stipend)
🌸 Weekly dinners
🌸 Leadership and advocacy training
🌸 Community-building with an amazing cohort
🌸 Opportunities to attend HAWA's Youth Justice initiatives, including the End Abuse Teen Summit, SAY MKE Camp, and the Hmong Women's Courage Banquet Youth Justice Track—all covered by HAWA!

📅 Program Dates: September 2026 – June 2027
🕟 When: Every Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍Where: HAWA | 3030 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
👧 Who: Southeast Asian girls, ages 13–17
📝 Applications close August 14!

Only **5 fellows** will be selected for this year's cohort.

If you're ready to grow your leadership, find your community, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or apply today: https://forms.office.com/r/7gVvAZF1cp

Please share this opportunity with a young leader in your life, or tag someone who would be a great fit! 💕

*Stipend awarded upon successful completion of the fellowship requirements.

07/07/2026

Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of young people through TRIO Upward Bound.

I've watched them navigate academic pressure, family expectations, financial stress, relationships, anxiety, depression, and the uncertainty of figuring out who they are and where they belong.

What I've learned is this: many young adults are carrying more than we realize.

They are smart, capable, and resilient, but many have never been taught how to regulate their nervous system, process difficult emotions, rest without guilt, or care for their mental well-being in ways that feel accessible and culturally relevant.

That's why I'm excited to announce the Soul Ya Yoga Young Adult Wellness Scholarship.

This scholarship is designed for Southeast Asian young adults ages 18–25 and provides access to healing experiences that may otherwise feel out of reach, including:

✨ Yoga
✨ Meditation
✨ Breathwork
✨ Thai Yoga Bodywork
✨ Retreat experiences

My hope is that this scholarship helps young adults discover tools that support them not just in moments of stress, but throughout their lives.

You do not need to be flexible.
You do not need to have experience.
You do not need to have everything figured out.

You simply need a willingness to explore what becomes possible when you slow down, listen within, and invest in your well-being.

If you know a young adult who could benefit from this opportunity, please tag them below or share this post.

Applications are now open: https://forms.gle/zAumzTe3KTvmoHTC6

With love,

Ka Zoua Xiong
Founder, Soul Ya Yoga

07/01/2026

06/16/2026

“After giving birth, Cha Yang was caring for four children in a shared single bedroom. She didn’t have the time, space, or energy to prepare meals for herself.

When her care team at M Health Fairview Clinic – Rice Street learned she was struggling, a food resource navigator stepped in to help connect her with support.

Through our food is medicine program, Cha enrolled in a medically tailored meal program and began receiving culturally specific, ready-to-eat Hmong meals delivered directly to her home.

This is one way our care teams are addressing food insecurity — not just by connecting patients to food, but by connecting them to food that fits their health, culture, and daily life…”

After giving birth, Cha Yang was caring for four children in a shared single bedroom. She didn’t have the time, space, or energy to prepare meals for herself.

When her care team at M Health Fairview Clinic – Rice Street learned she was struggling, a food resource navigator stepped in to help connect her with support.

Through our food is medicine program, Cha enrolled in a medically tailored meal program and began receiving culturally specific, ready-to-eat Hmong meals delivered directly to her home.

This is one way our care teams are addressing food insecurity — not just by connecting patients to food, but by connecting them to food that fits their health, culture, and daily life.

Find out more in the comments.

📷 Mang Vang helps connect patients to healthy foods with our food is medicine program.