Southeast Asia Resource Action Center

Southeast Asia Resource Action Center is a national civil rights organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building power with diverse communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. SEARAC provides comprehensive advocacy and support across multiple critical areas including data equity, education, health and mental health services, aging support, and immigration policy. As the nation's leading organization devoted exclusively to uplifting Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities, SEARAC leverages decades of expertise to drive systemic change and create equitable outcomes. The organization works at both the national and local levels, with offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, California, ensuring that Southeast Asian Americans have access to resources, policy advocacy, and community-led solutions. SEARAC's work spans policy development, community organizing, and direct support services designed to address the unique needs of Southeast Asian American populations. Since its founding in 1979, SEARAC has been instrumental in establishing frameworks for refugee support and continues to champion the rights of immigrant and refugee communities. The organization's multifaceted approach combines data-driven advocacy with grassroots community engagement, positioning it as a trusted partner for organizations and individuals seeking to advance social, political, and economic justice for Southeast Asian American communities and beyond.