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I Know How It Feels to Be Judged For Being Different
Steve Li, 2012 DREAM Summer Intern
Attending the 2012 NQAPIA conference was truly a privilege, being able to share a space with many individuals who identified themselves as LGBTQ API. Never have I seen so many come together from different generations to work for social change in the LQBTQ API community.
Posted on: January 2, 2013

Part 3: Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) Critical Collaboration Series
S. Nadia Hussain
Oftentimes, in activism, it can seem as if we are in isolated bubbles, fighting uphill battles that never end. In this cohort, I think we have seen that we are all a valuable piece of a larger puzzle, pieces that can come together for broader changes. ASATA as an organization feels empowered to know that we are part of a greater movement.
Posted on: January 2, 2013

Size Matters (But Not in the Way One Might Think!)
Cynthia Choi, Deputy Director
In September of this year, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural celebration event for the Rainbow Dragon Fund (RDF) the nation’s first giving circle by and for Queer Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and a member of AAPIP’s National Giving Circle network.
Posted on: January 2, 2013

23 Circles and Growing!
Noelle Ito, Community Philanthropy Director
Through AAPIP’s National Giving Circle Campaign, AAPI dreamers and doers have been rolling up their sleeves and pooling their funds to affect positive change. Year 2 of AAPIP’s 5-year campaign reflected this spirit as we saw an incredible year of growth, giving, and gratitude.
Posted on: December 2, 2012

Dreamers Leading
Catherine Eusebio, Social Justice Fellow
Dream Summer was one avenue where I could reclaim my agency. It’s the only national effort, led by and for undocumented young people that aims to build a generation of leaders of an inclusive, progressive movement. Through Dream Summer, I had the opportunity to learn and grow as an intern at AAPIP for ten weeks. I am not exaggerating when I say that summer was life-changing.
Posted on: October 29, 2012