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

SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

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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