SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast19 Maj 2021

Philanthropy Now podcast: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month and responding to anti-Asian violence

Amidst the recent rise in reported anti-Asian violence and hate crimes, this year's Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has a solemn undertone. In this episode, SVCF Director of Community Investment Anne Im is joined by Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) CEO Sarita Kohli, New Breath Foundation President and Founder Eddy Zheng and East Bay Community Foundation Vice President of Strategy and External Relations Sachi Yoshii.

These four leaders discuss the current events and issues AAPI communities are facing. Drawing on unique personal experiences and how their organizations' work has evolved, they offer insights on how allies can be a part of the solution in addressing racism. Tune in to learn more about the opportunities to build solidarity and support the vastly diverse AAPI communities.

In SVCF's Philanthropy Now podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and we look at how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems.

What you will learn:

The history of anti-Asian acts of hatred in our nation
How COVID-19 has impacted attitudes toward AAPI communities
Challenges and opportunities the Bay Area faces in addressing racism
How to leverage momentum from Generation Z's activism and engagement
What needs to be done to build solidarity and collaboration between communities and how philanthropy must be involved

Resources from this episode:

Eddy Zheng, Founder and President, New Breath Foundation
Sachi Yoshii, Vice President of Strategy and External Relations, East Bay Community Foundation
Sarita Kohli, President and CEO, AACI
Anne Im, Director of Community Investment, SVCF
Learn more about how SVCF is honoring AAPI Heritage Month
Learn more about SVCF's racial justice work

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