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The year SEARAC was founded, in response to the largest mass resettlement of refugees in US history
Learn more about our impactThe 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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SEAA My Story in Data Digital Series Celebrates Our Unique Communities
This innovative four-part series aims to uplift our diverse Southeast Asian American communities, highlighting the shared — and distinct — experiences of our refugee legacies. Through powerful visuals and compelling narratives, we invite you to explore and engage with the stories that shape our collective experience.
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🦋Open enrollment for DACA recipients is live!🦋
DACA recipients can now apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Learn more & apply at www.healthcare.gov #ACA4DACA
Nov 20
🦋Open enrollment for DACA recipients is live!🦋
DACA recipients can now apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Learn more & apply at www.healthcare.gov #ACA4DACA
ICYMI: SEARAC has just launched a NEW fundraiser celebrating art, artists, and the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement. We have teamed up with incredible SEAA #artists to create custom illustrations reflecting what this milestone means to our communities. 🎨
Explore brand-new, exclusive #illustrations now available in our merch shop from: Killamari Art, Sheena Vang, Timothy Singratsomboune, Nha Hoang, and HNin Nie.
Plus, we’ve reissued beloved designs from previous SEARAC artists: Khou Vue & Kate Eng.
All proceeds support SEARAC and other organizations chosen by the artists, uplifting Southeast Asian American and refugee communities worldwide. Shop here: https://buff.ly/3ZdzEiL
Nov 19
ICYMI: SEARAC has just launched a NEW fundraiser celebrating art, artists, and the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement. We have teamed up with incredible SEAA #artists to create custom illustrations reflecting what this milestone means to our communities. 🎨
Explore brand-new, exclusive #illustrations now available in our merch shop from: Killamari Art, Sheena Vang, Timothy Singratsomboune, Nha Hoang, and HNin Nie.
Plus, we’ve reissued beloved designs from previous SEARAC artists: Khou Vue & Kate Eng.
All proceeds support SEARAC and other organizations chosen by the artists, uplifting Southeast Asian American and refugee communities worldwide. Shop here: https://buff.ly/3ZdzEiL
Timothy Singratsomboune @singhasonh, an LGBTQ+ artist who studies Lao and Lao American histories, has joined SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with a special art piece for our merch shop.
Reflecting on the upcoming commemoration, Timothy shared, "The 50th year of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement brings up so many varying emotions in me. The most prominent emotion, though, is excitement. After decades of seemingly impossible odds, a lot of Southeast Asians are waking up and taking an interest in the future of our communities."
Read the full interview and shop Timothy`s artwork at the link in our bio!
Nov 18
Timothy Singratsomboune @singhasonh, an LGBTQ+ artist who studies Lao and Lao American histories, has joined SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with a special art piece for our merch shop.
Reflecting on the upcoming commemoration, Timothy shared, "The 50th year of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement brings up so many varying emotions in me. The most prominent emotion, though, is excitement. After decades of seemingly impossible odds, a lot of Southeast Asians are waking up and taking an interest in the future of our communities."
Read the full interview and shop Timothy`s artwork at the link in our bio!
Our next artist spotlight features @khouvueillustration, a first-generation Hmong-American graphic designer and illustrator. In 2021, Khou created a unique #MadebyRefugees and #MadebyImmigrants design for SEARAC, celebrating the shared joy of food. 🍜
Reflecting on her work, Khou says, "My concept for this artwork stems from the positive impact immigration has had on American society, especially through a rich cultural history of food." Read Khou`s full interview at the link in our bio!
Proceeds from our merch sales support SEARAC and several community-based organizations that are protecting refugee communities around the globe – regardless of who is in power.
Nov 16
Our next artist spotlight features @khouvueillustration, a first-generation Hmong-American graphic designer and illustrator. In 2021, Khou created a unique #MadebyRefugees and #MadebyImmigrants design for SEARAC, celebrating the shared joy of food. 🍜
Reflecting on her work, Khou says, "My concept for this artwork stems from the positive impact immigration has had on American society, especially through a rich cultural history of food." Read Khou`s full interview at the link in our bio!
Proceeds from our merch sales support SEARAC and several community-based organizations that are protecting refugee communities around the globe – regardless of who is in power.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Nov 14
As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!