Dreaming boldly, for generations past, present, and future

four individuals read from a script, one individual wearing a t-shirt that says Made by Refugees
SEARAC is a national civil rights organization that builds power with diverse communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to create a just society.
1979

The year SEARAC was founded, in response to the largest mass resettlement of refugees in US history

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1 million

The rough estimate of SEAAs living in CA, a number representing 1/3 of the total population of SEAAs in the United States

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2025 marks 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States!  As we honor this legacy, we are excited to welcome our next cohort to the nation’s capital this June for SEARAC’s Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) program.

Together, we will build power and cultivate leadership on issues affecting Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities. Join us in commemorating 50 years of immigrant and refugee resilience, community advocacy, and power-building. Apply to LAT today at bit.ly/applyforLAT2025 or at the link in our bio!

2025 marks 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States! As we honor this legacy, we are excited to welcome our next cohort to the nation’s capital this June for SEARAC’s Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) program.

Together, we will build power and cultivate leadership on issues affecting Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities. Join us in commemorating 50 years of immigrant and refugee resilience, community advocacy, and power-building. Apply to LAT today at bit.ly/applyforLAT2025 or at the link in our bio!

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