The Older Americans Act, which provides important services for older adults, should be well-funded and improved to meet the needs of diverse elders, including Southeast Asian American elders.
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Help for Southeast Asian American Caregivers Facing PTSD, Trauma, Racism and Language Barriers
Through the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) caregiving initiative, a project aimed at improving the multicultural capacities of healthcare and social service providers, we discovered that there is an urgent need for culturally and linguistically competent services and resources for SEAA caregivers.
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“Responsibility of becoming a caregiver for an ill family member can be shared; however, this responsibility usually ends up [with] those who speak the most English.”
Participant in our Diverse Elders Coalition’s caregiving initiative
“I can tell you [my parents’] Social Security numbers right now because I’ve been supporting them my whole life.”
Diverse Elders Coalition
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Your generous gift to @SEARAC uplifts the next generation of leaders by supporting Southeast Asian American youth through research, training, and programs that meet their unique needs.
Phun H, SEARAC Comms Associate, shares, "As I reflect on the experiences my siblings and I endured as the children of refugees, I think of the care and comfort that refugee youth deserve during the tumultuousness of resettlement and the ways that youth voices and leadership are essential in shaping the future of their communities."
Donate to help SEARAC continue our critical work. Give at the link in our bio.
Dec 4
Your generous gift to @SEARAC uplifts the next generation of leaders by supporting Southeast Asian American youth through research, training, and programs that meet their unique needs.
Phun H, SEARAC Comms Associate, shares, "As I reflect on the experiences my siblings and I endured as the children of refugees, I think of the care and comfort that refugee youth deserve during the tumultuousness of resettlement and the ways that youth voices and leadership are essential in shaping the future of their communities."
Donate to help SEARAC continue our critical work. Give at the link in our bio.
Today is #GivingTuesday and your gift to @SEARAC supports our work to keep Southeast Asian American families whole. SEARAC is fighting to change outdated and unjust immigration laws that make Southeast Asian American families vulnerable to detention and deportation.
Kham Moua, SEARAC National Deputy Director, shares, "As we approach the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States, and as we prepare for an incoming administration that has made violence against immigrant and refugee communities the centerpiece of their platform, SEARAC remains committed to ending hateful and harmful policies by leading with community-centered solutions, such as the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA)."
At SEARAC, we protect, support, and fight for one another. 💙 Join us in this fight by donating today at the link in our bio!
Dec 3
Today is #GivingTuesday and your gift to @SEARAC supports our work to keep Southeast Asian American families whole. SEARAC is fighting to change outdated and unjust immigration laws that make Southeast Asian American families vulnerable to detention and deportation.
Kham Moua, SEARAC National Deputy Director, shares, "As we approach the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States, and as we prepare for an incoming administration that has made violence against immigrant and refugee communities the centerpiece of their platform, SEARAC remains committed to ending hateful and harmful policies by leading with community-centered solutions, such as the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA)."
At SEARAC, we protect, support, and fight for one another. 💙 Join us in this fight by donating today at the link in our bio!
🌟 SEARAC`s Week of Giving Starts Now! 🌟
Your donation directly fuels our critical work—advocating for policies, developing leaders, and building power for our Southeast Asian community. Next year, we`ll commemorate 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, and your support today ensures that we can continue uplifting our community for the next 50 years.
Quyên Dinh, SEARAC Executive Director, shares, "In this moment, we at SEARAC are called to honor Southeast Asian American generations past, present, and future on the eve of our 50th resettlement anniversary, with power and love." Join us in shaping the future. Every gift makes a difference. 💙
Donate today by clicking the link in our bio!
Dec 2
🌟 SEARAC`s Week of Giving Starts Now! 🌟
Your donation directly fuels our critical work—advocating for policies, developing leaders, and building power for our Southeast Asian community. Next year, we`ll commemorate 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, and your support today ensures that we can continue uplifting our community for the next 50 years.
Quyên Dinh, SEARAC Executive Director, shares, "In this moment, we at SEARAC are called to honor Southeast Asian American generations past, present, and future on the eve of our 50th resettlement anniversary, with power and love." Join us in shaping the future. Every gift makes a difference. 💙
Donate today by clicking the link in our bio!
For our final artist spotlight, meet @thekillamari — an Atlanta-based Asian American artist inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, and graffiti. His work captures the dreams and limitless possibilities for the next generation of Southeast Asian Americans.
Killamari shares, "And it doesn’t necessarily have to be art. Whatever it is you’re into, just do it and do it in a big way so that other people from the next generation can see it and be inspired by it." Proceeds will support SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & @asianaaf, Killamari`s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Read the full interview and shop Killamari`s artwork at the link in our bio.
Nov 29
For our final artist spotlight, meet @thekillamari — an Atlanta-based Asian American artist inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, and graffiti. His work captures the dreams and limitless possibilities for the next generation of Southeast Asian Americans.
Killamari shares, "And it doesn’t necessarily have to be art. Whatever it is you’re into, just do it and do it in a big way so that other people from the next generation can see it and be inspired by it." Proceeds will support SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & @asianaaf, Killamari`s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Read the full interview and shop Killamari`s artwork at the link in our bio.
Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Happy Hmong New Year! To our Hmong and Southeast Asian community celebrating, SEARAC wishes you a safe and joyful new year celebration. We are welcoming the future with hope and positivity!
SEARAC`s offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays and will reopen Dec. 2.
Photo courtesy of KaYing Yang.
Nov 27
Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Happy Hmong New Year! To our Hmong and Southeast Asian community celebrating, SEARAC wishes you a safe and joyful new year celebration. We are welcoming the future with hope and positivity!
SEARAC`s offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays and will reopen Dec. 2.
Photo courtesy of KaYing Yang.