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.
-
We are the primary human trafficking victim services provider in Utah. We provide full wraparound services to help victims go from Survive to Thrive.
Take a look. -
Refugee ServicesWe 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.
Find out more. -
Almost all refugees arrive with significant trauma. Our trauma-informed and culturally relevant therapy is available for refugees, domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
Read more.
Latest News and Updates
AAU has completed renovations and moved our entire Human Trafficking Support team to create a dedicated Center to serve victims of human trafficking. Please join us to celebrate the opening and learn more
After 25 years of extraordinary service, Sheri Bodily is retiring from the Asian Association of Utah (AAU), leaving behind a powerful legacy of compassion, leadership, and life-changing impact. As a dedicated English Language Learning (ELL) instructor and the longtime leader of the Adult ELL team, Sheri has helped thousands of refugees and immigrants build new lives through the power of language and education.
We're starting 2025 with exciting news in our Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) program, we have three classes enrolling currently in three different languages - Kinyarwanda, Arabic and Sudanese Dinka.
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a presidentially designated observance that raises awareness about human trafficking and empowers the public to take action to prevent and respond to it.
Learn how you can become more aware, more involved and more helpful.
