Southeast Asia Resource Action Center

A grant to provide technical assistance, training and leadership development to small and midsize organizations serving Southeast Asian communities in the San Joaquin Valley.

The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) is a national organization advancing the interests of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese Americans through leadership development, capacity building, and community empowerment.

Counties Served:

Fresno
Kern
Kings
Madera
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Tulare

Total Award: $150,000

Program Details:
SEARAC will provide targeted leadership development support and training to a selected group of Southeast Asian led community based organizations and engage Southeast Asian community leaders in dialogues and skills building sessions implemented throughout the program year. SEARAC staff will work with selected organizations to identify their most critical organizational and leadership needs to develop a holistic leadership capacity building program that will span three years. SEARAC will provide these organizations with individualized consultations and support in succession planning and developing a pipeline for new leaders, engage them in quarterly leadership dialogues, and present workshops that are also open to Southeast Asian community leaders beyond the selected organizations. Topics will range from succession planning to strategies for enhancing leadership support, building a volunteer base, strengthening board members’ roles, and incorporating new ideas into organizational visions and leadership.

Selection process:
Organizations will be selected on an open and competitive basis. SEARAC will identify candidates from its network of Southeast Asian-serving organizations and Mutual Assistance Associations located in the San Joaquin Valley.

Target Launch Date: Early spring 2010

Website: http://www.searac.org/

Project Contact:
Doua Thor
doua@searac.org
(202) 667-4690