Our Approach
We take a locally-driven approach to making a national impact.
To root out hate and violence, we’re strengthening critical infrastructure, providing resources and support to community organizations, and galvanizing public and private partnerships to solve challenges across the country.
We do this by:
Developing a greater understanding of community experiences and needs.
Whether it’s street lights or city ambassadors—we’re listening to the community about what they need to make them feel safer from physical assault, verbal harassment, and targeted robbery.
Sharing best safety practices.
We’re taking what we and our partners have learned and sharing across TAAF Anti-Hate National Network cities.
Advocating for increased government prioritization and resources for AANHPI safety.
Our partners advocate for city, state, or federal legislation to prevent and respond to violent incidents, as well as advocate for resources for community healing.
Increasing the capacity of local community infrastructure.
Initiatives like TAAF Cities leverage local partnerships to prevent and protect against further attacks.
Equipping individuals to de-escalate incidents and build stronger relationships with other anti-hate and safety groups.
Our nonprofit partners are empowering community members through programs like bystander/upstander trainings.
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Our partners leading the way in safety
National Network
The Anti-Hate & Safety National Network is a community of national, regional, and local organizations including City Partners and the NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative that leverages each other's existing skills, expertise, and community connections to strengthen infrastructure and build a safer America with AAPIs.
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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
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National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
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National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association NAPIPA
National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association NAPIPA
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Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)
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NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative
The NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative will raise awareness and rally resources and support to those impacted by anti-Asian hate and violence including protective services, bystander training, and direct services to victims and survivors.
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Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF)
Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF)
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City Partners
City Partners are led by leading organizations to increase safety and resilience for the AAPI community.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
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Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC)
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC)
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"We're seeing so much more need for the community. It is about meeting the needs of our own community in terms of navigation and support, in culture and in language, and we are really excited to be working in partnership with TAAF and with all of our other community based organizations to reach solidarity in the name of belonging and inclusivity."
Julia
Liou
CEO, Asian Health Services
"Responding to incidents of bias and hate, we have recognized a gap in mental support services for the Sikh American community. The gap includes resources and accessible providers equipped to support individuals, families, and communities in response to acts of trauma. With support from TAAF, SALDEF has produced resources in English and Punjabi to help the Sikh American community understand how to report hate crimes and how to respond to mental health needs when Anti-Asian hate occurs."
Kiran Kaur
Gill
Executive Director, SALDEF
"We're grateful that TAAF has empowered us to do more to connect our communities with critical safety resources."
Jo-Ann
Yoo
Executive Director, Asian American Federation
Our AAPI friends, families, and elders are still at risk.
11,400+
Hate Incidents
Between March 2020 and March 2022, more than 11,400 hate incidents against Asian Americans have been reported across the United States
Source: Stop AAPI Hate
Source: Stop AAPI Hate
+339%
Hate Crimes
Hate crimes against Asian Americans rose 339% nationally between 2020 and 2021
Source: Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism
Source: Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism
1 in 5
Experience Hate Incidents
One in five Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experienced a hate incident in the past two years.
Source: Stop AAPI Hate and Edelman Data & Intelligence
Source: Stop AAPI Hate and Edelman Data & Intelligence
Grant Applications
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