What We Do
Our community is a unique intersection of two groups: Asian Americans in Utah--representing our heritage community--and marginalized refugees, refugee youth, and human trafficking victims--representing the community we serve.
We engage, equip, and empower victims of human trafficking, refugees, and refugee youth to improve, become self-sufficient, and thrive. Our work is trauma-informed and linguistically sensitive, delivered by specialized staff who journey with each individual and family as they transition to life in Utah.
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We are the primary human trafficking victim services provider in Utah. We provide full wraparound services to help victims go from Survive to Thrive.
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Refugee & Immigrant CenterWe help refugees and refugee youth go from Arrive to Thrive. For over 45 years, we have been a consistent, local resource for New Americans in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Almost all refugees arrive with significant trauma. Our trauma-informed and culturally relevant therapy is available for refugees, domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
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Latest News and Updates
The Asian Association of Utah (AAU), a 47-year-old pillar of Utah's community service organizations and home to the Utah Asian Festival—the longest-running festival of its kind west of the Mississippi—today announced the launch of its "Build Today. Thrive Tomorrow." end-of-year giving campaign. The initiative aims to furnish the recently renovated Major Street office in the Ballpark neighborhood, enabling the expansion of critical services for human trafficking survivors and refugee communities.
In a significant step toward expanding our services, AAU has been breathing new life into our Major Street office in the Ballpark neighborhood since July. This building, which served as our main office until we relocated 14 years ago, is now being transformed from a dormant storage space into a vibrant center for community support.
Survivors of human trafficking face many barriers on their road to safety and self-sufficiency. Good employment is one of those barriers often due to events that happened during victimization. Employers who are open to work with AAU and our survivors currently receiving care from our case managers, can find excellent employees and have a huge impact.
AAU's Employer Partnership Program can help!
AAU is hosting six-week series focuses on mental health while building stronger community connections among both male and female Afghan groups.
