'What are the leading causes of death for other, smaller [Asian] subgroups? No one really seems to know.' Excellent article from Forbes on how the 'model minority' isn't really a model of health and how this stereotype can harm Asian Americans' health.
forbes.com/sites/evaepker…

Congratulations Hispanic Federation on another amazing gala! It was our pleasure to join such a star-studded event and to support your work in empowering the Hispanic community!

Congrats The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) on another successful gala! Thank you for supporting so many organizations across our city advocating on the frontlines for our immigrant communities. You are an unwavering partner in this work.

An estimated quarter of their monthly calls in NYPD's 66 Precinct for domestic violence come from Bangladeshi victims.

However, the full scale of the abuse can be hard to assess.

6 in 10 Korean older adults don't have enough money for basic necessities. That's a majority of Korean seniors across the US who are struggling to make ends meet and afford rent, food, and healthcare.

Learn more in our latest study with The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF): aafederation.org/toward-better-…

Important reporting from Documented on how Bangladeshi immigrant women face hurdles in finding support for domestic violence and how culturally-sensitive services from CBOs and mental health care are making a difference.
documentedny.com/2024/04/15/ban…

Language and cultural barriers are some of the biggest reasons Asian Americans don't get mental health care. Don't let that stop you too.
Connect with 350+ providers who speak your language & understand your culture through AAF's mental health directory! mhd.aafederation.org

As the 2024 elections approach, the economy is a top issues for Asian American voters. @aalcunytv sat down with AAF's Deputy Directory of Research & Policy to discuss pandemic recovery, poverty, and why many Asian Americans are feeling the squeeze.
youtu.be/dIyNSx4cUCg?si…

AAF wishes all who observe a blessed Eid al-Fitr 🌙

🚨 Are you 18-34 years old and identify as Southeast Asian American and LGBTQIA+? We CSAAH Mekong NYC are recruiting participants for a study on #mentalhealth and well-being in the Southeast Asian American LGBTQIA+ community.🌈 #LGBTQHealth