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The Asian American Foundation Launches to Improve AAPI Advocacy, Power, and Representation Across American Society
May 3, 2021 GMT
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian American Foundation (“TAAF”) today announced its launch as a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) community. TAAF has already raised $125 million among its board members to support AAPI organizations and causes over the next five years — the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans fully focused on supporting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. At the same time, TAAF is launching the “AAPI Giving Challenge” to galvanize even more resources to meet the needs of AAPI communities.