Many communities. Many stories. Many advocates. One journey.
 

Our Impact

SEARAC’s commitment to building the power of Southeast Asian American communities grounds our Leadership and Advocacy Training program. Over the years, LAT has trained advocates to uplift their communities’ stories and fight for their own self-determination and well-being.

25 years

training community members

Since 1999 and even going digital during the pandemic, SEARAC’s LAT program has educated participants on the immigration, education, and health policies impacting their communities.

41 states

represented

We strive to ensure diverse geographic representation with each cohort. Over the years, we have hosted community members from 41 states.

1,000+ alumni

graduated

Since 1999, more than 1,000 community members have passed through SEARAC’s leadership pipeline.

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program overview:

What is the Leadership Advocacy Training?

SEARAC’s Leadership Advocacy Training (LAT) is a three-day immersive training program that builds the advocacy and leadership skills of emerging Southeast Asian American (SEAA) advocates. Participants of the program will learn how to uplift their community's stories and build collective power as they learn how to become effective advocates for policy change.

Timeline

Application for 2024 cohort opens

Application period closes

Selected cohort is announced

Program dates

March 11, 2024

April 1, 2024

Late April 2024

July 23, 2024 - July 25, 2024

 
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