Womankind Worldwide history

In 1983, Womankind launched a community campaign to boycott domestic violence.

In 1984, the first hotline has been launched on the East Coast with limited hours available, to address the problem from battered Asian women.

In 1985, the move by volunteers to bring abused women and children back to their homes in an emergency had effectively created the first organized housing program for East Asian battered Asian women while conducting the organization's early fundraising activities.

The charity was launched on International Women’s Day in 1989 with Kate Young appointed as Executive Director.

The Womankind established the first 24-hour Asian multilingual hotline in New York City in 1990, consisting only of volunteers.

Womankind's service continued to evolve and the Children's Program was launched in 1995, which provides counseling, creative arts therapy, and parenting support.

The celebration of the 15th anniversary in 1997 was held in the City Hall to commemorate the strength and courage of the battered Asian women.

The center also launched other programs in 1998, including a "Youth Mentoring Program" in partnership with Columbia University.

In 2001, Womankind began providing 24-hour emergency shelters for abused Asian women.

Moreover, the 20th anniversary of the Tribeca Rooftop held with the theme "Rise from the Ashes: Celebrating the Courage and Power of Women in 20 Years". In 2003, Womankind purchased a shelter facility for the first time.

Project Free was established in 2005, which initiative to end human trafficking and assist Asian trafficking survivors.

In 2008, Womankind launched the Hitting Home project, becoming the first domestic violence agency to work with child welfare agencies to address domestic violence in New York City.

In 2011, the organization established its Legal Program.