THE APPALACHIAN WOMEN'S ALLIANCE has been addressing issues of racism, homophobia, violence against women, poverty and privilege and the environment for 20 years. The Alliance is a movement of women and girls who are raising consciousness and self-esteem, sharing leadership and power, developing a collective anaylsis, creating a common vision, and taking collective action. Challenging traditional stereotypes, we are black, white and Cherokee, wage earners and welfare mothers, rural and urban, straight and gay, seven to seventy, with and without traditional education. Together, we are working for economic justice, human rights and dignity and safety for women and children in Appalachian communities. Our APPALACHIAN WOMEN'S JOURNAL and NEWSLETTER allow Appalachian women to speak to one another and to the rest of the world in our own words. Our WOMEN'S CARAVAN enables women to raise awareness of issues in our own communities and to reach out to others living in isolated areas. Our CLINCHCO CENTER is a model for what all of us can accomplish in our communitites. WORKSHOPS AND SISTER GATHERINGS are safe spaces to work on self-esteem and leadership skills, and to become more educated about the issues affecting our communities, our nation and our world. IRONWEED and MOUNTAIN WOMEN RISING lift up the struggles and triumps of Appalachian women through prose, poetry, story and song, while educating, challenging and inspiring others both inside and outside the region to become members, allies and friends.