SEAAs’ refugee history, their invisibility in education data and policy, and systemic racism create barriers to our students’ educational success. Our government must address the disparities that SEAA students experience and invest in their futures.
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SEARAC Responds to President’s FY2025 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Biden administration released the Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget. The annual budget proposal details the President’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and, though non-binding, provides…
Learn more“My commitment to educational advocacy is shaped by my personal experience as a low-income, immigrant Southeast Asian student in the U.S public school system and my professional experiences as a teacher and youth facilitator. As a high school student, I experienced firsthand a lack of a culturally inclusive education and witnessed an unequal distribution of resources between my high school and the wealthier, predominantly white high school just across the bridge. Yet, I did not have the language to name what I was experiencing.”
SEARAC LAT 2019 participant
We need to be actively thinking about creative spaces and after-school programs that encourage participation from refugee parents in preparing their children for college. More importantly, we need to address language access. Without the ability to read documents or understand robocalls, parents are further barred from being informed on their child’s educational attainment and success.”
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell
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This year marks 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. Our families crossed mountains and seas in search of refuge, safety, belonging, and freedom. As harmful legislation threatens immigrant and refugee communities across the country, we honor the dreams of our ancestors. We remember the resilience that brought us here and hold onto hope for a brighter tomorrow.
In last month’s staff blog, SEARAC Deputy Director Kham S. Moua reminds us of the power of hope: "Hope carried our families across rivers and oceans. It allowed them to rebuild their lives despite the impossibility of their situations. Hope is what fuels our fight for justice today. "
Read Kham`s full blog at the link in our bio!
Feb 19
This year marks 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. Our families crossed mountains and seas in search of refuge, safety, belonging, and freedom. As harmful legislation threatens immigrant and refugee communities across the country, we honor the dreams of our ancestors. We remember the resilience that brought us here and hold onto hope for a brighter tomorrow.
In last month’s staff blog, SEARAC Deputy Director Kham S. Moua reminds us of the power of hope: "Hope carried our families across rivers and oceans. It allowed them to rebuild their lives despite the impossibility of their situations. Hope is what fuels our fight for justice today. "
Read Kham`s full blog at the link in our bio!
In Part 3 of SEARAC’s series on the new administration`s first 100 days, we are explaining Congress` anti-immigrant bills. Since the 119th Congress began its session on Jan 3, it has already advanced bills that will harm immigrant and refugee communities. We strongly condemn this harmful legislation and urge policymakers to protect, not punish, the communities that have contributed so much to this country.
Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews
Feb 18
In Part 3 of SEARAC’s series on the new administration`s first 100 days, we are explaining Congress` anti-immigrant bills. Since the 119th Congress began its session on Jan 3, it has already advanced bills that will harm immigrant and refugee communities. We strongly condemn this harmful legislation and urge policymakers to protect, not punish, the communities that have contributed so much to this country.
Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews
Our communities thrive when everyone feels that they truly belong. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs are about respect, belonging, and opportunity for all. Recent political attacks on these programs aim to divide us, but we know these initiatives make our communities stronger.
In Part 2 of SEARAC’s series on Trump’s first 100 days, we’re breaking down executive orders that try to weaken diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews
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Our communities thrive when everyone feels that they truly belong. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs are about respect, belonging, and opportunity for all. Recent political attacks on these programs aim to divide us, but we know these initiatives make our communities stronger.
In Part 2 of SEARAC’s series on Trump’s first 100 days, we’re breaking down executive orders that try to weaken diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews
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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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!
Instead of keeping families together, protecting diversity, and ensuring safety for all, the new administration is pushing harmful policies that hurt our communities. We must stay informed and take action.
Follow SEARAC’s three-part series breaking down the policies from Trump’s first 100 days in office.
In Part 1, we’re unpacking Trump`s executive orders that massively expand immigrant detention and deportation. SEARAC strongly opposes these policies and will continue fighting to protect our communities. Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews
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Instead of keeping families together, protecting diversity, and ensuring safety for all, the new administration is pushing harmful policies that hurt our communities. We must stay informed and take action.
Follow SEARAC’s three-part series breaking down the policies from Trump’s first 100 days in office.
In Part 1, we’re unpacking Trump`s executive orders that massively expand immigrant detention and deportation. SEARAC strongly opposes these policies and will continue fighting to protect our communities. Stay informed by signing up for our email list at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/SEARACnews