Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a world-wide, Washington headquartered, non-profit organization that is set up:

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(1) To promote international support for the right of the people of Taiwan to establish an independent and democratic country and to join the international community;

(2) To promote relations and cooperation between Taiwan and the United States;

(3) To protect the right of self-determination for the people of Taiwan;

(4) To promote peace and security for Taiwan; and

(5) To advance the rights and interests of Taiwanese communities throughout the world.

The mission of TACL is to enhance the quality of life for Taiwanese Americans in the US by understanding Taiwanese American heritage, encouraging pride in Taiwanese American identity, developing a strong Taiwanese American community and advocating around issues pertinent to Taiwanese Americans.

Mission: 

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1． 發揚客家語言文化, 並爭取客家權益。

2． 聯合海內外客家人及台灣各語系族群共同推展台灣公共事務， 促進台灣國家正常化。

3． 特別議案之研究及政策之研擬。

4． 關心臺灣客家人在北美之權益。