Policy and Advocacy

In our Advocacy and Policy work, SEARAC seeks to identify the common views of diverse Southeast Asian American populations, to raise the voice of Southeast Asian American groups, and strengthen their participation in the shaping of policy. We play a leading role in policy debates in Washington, DC on issues that deeply impact Southeast Asian American communities, and our areas of focus include:

• Aging
• Economic Empowerment
• Education
• Health
• Immigration

Read the 2011 SEARAC National Policy Priorities here.

Read the 2011 SEARAC California Policy Priorities here.

We carry out much of our policy work through leadership in coalitions such as Refugee Council USA, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, the Campaign for High School Equity, the Diverse Elders Coalition and the Hmong Health Collaborative. SEARAC monitors and disseminates information on programs, policies, and legislation of interest to Southeast Asian Americans in these and other policy areas. SEARAC's policy work is informed through on-going consultation with local community-based partners.