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National Southeast Asian American MAAs

National MAAs that often work with SEARAC include the Cambodian American National Council (CANC), Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND), the Laotian American National Alliance (LANA), the National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies (NAVASA) and the National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA). All of these organizations work to strengthen local-level, grassroots organizations.

The Cambodian American National Council (CANC) is a coalition of Cambodian-American individuals and organizations who work together to build the lives of Cambodian people. Established in 1988, CANC is a US-based, grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering the sustainable development, growth, and prosperity of the Cambodian community in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the professional and leadership development of all Cambodian individuals and organizations.

Cambodian American National Council (CANC)
Mr. Vi Houi, President
1450 Sherwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
Tel: (937) 866-8731
E-mail: canc@CANCweb.org
Website: www.CANCweb.org

Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND) is the only Hmong American national nonprofit organization in Washington, DC. HND's mission is "developing capacity to ensure the full participation of Hmong in society." As such, HND works locally and nationally with private and public entities as well as individuals to pro- Directory of Southeast Asian American Community-Based Organizations 2004 xiv mote educational opportunities, to increase community capacity, and to develop resources for the well being, growth, and full participation of Hmong Americans. In addition, HND serves as a resource for decision makers, federal agencies, local and national nonprofit organizations, and the community, providing information about the status and needs of Hmong Americans.

Hmong National Development (HND)
Ms. Bo Thao, Executive Director
1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 110
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202/463-2118
Fax: 202/463-2119
E-mail: info@hndinc.org
Website: www.hndinc.org

The Laotian American National Alliance (LANA) is a national nonprofit organization managed by and for Americans from Laos. LANA's mission is to mobilize Laotian Americans to promote social and economic advancement through civic participation and public policy advocacy.

Laotian American National Alliance (LANA)
c/o NCSC
Mr. Vilay Chaleunrath, Co-Chair
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-3099
Tel: 202/462-4330
Fax: 202/462-2774
E-mail: office@lana-usa.org
Website: www.lana-usa.org

The National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies (NAVASA) is a national nonprofit organization currently comprised of 37 ethnic community-based organizations (CBOs) and faithbased organizations. Since its incorporation in 1995, NAVASA has promoted the economic, social, educational, cultural, civic, political, and physical development of the Vietnamese American and other ethnic populations in the United States. NAVASA, through provisions of technical assistance, resources, and a collective voice Directory of Southeast Asian American Community-Based Organizations 2004 xv is committed to assisting its affiliates address the needs facing community members in their specific localities.

National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies (NAVASA)
Mr. Huy Bui, Executive Director
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 587-2781 or (301) 587-2782
Fax: (301) 587-2783
E-mail: navasa@navasa.org
Website: www.navasa.org

The National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA) is a nonprofit organization serving professionals who are Southeast Asians, or who work with the Southeast Asian community in the fields of education, social services, and community development. NAFEA's mission is to promote and support the advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans through education, advocacy, networking, and cross-cultural exchange.

National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA)
Mr. Rithy Uong, President
93 Newbridge Rd.
Lowell, MA 01854
Tel: (978) 970-0106
Fax: (978) 441-3742
E-mail: rithyuong@prodigy.net or rithyuong@lhs.lowell.k12.ma.us

The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) is a national nonprofit organization advancing the interests of Americans with heritage in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam through advocacy, capacity-building for organizations and leaders, and action-oriented research and publication. SEARAC now provides funding, training, and technical assistance to eighteen MAAs and FBOs throughout the nation; seeks to represent its communities' concerns in Washington, DC; and carries out trainings in leadership development, advocacy, and other topics. SEARAC was founded in 1979 as the Indochina Refugee Action Center (IRAC) to guard the human rights of Southeast Asian refugees entering the U.S., and to foster the development of nonprofit organizations led by and for Southeast Asian Americans. SEARAC has led the creation of several other national organizations led by and for constituents and other Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Most recently, SEARAC helped create the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF).

Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)
Dr. Max Niedzwiecki, Executive Director
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-3099
Tel: 202/667-4690
Fax: 202/667-6449
E-mail: searac@searac.org
Website: www.searac.org