AANHPI Toolkit - Resources

Learn about AANHPI Communities

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) are some of the most diverse and rapidly growing population groups in the United States.

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Engage Your Community

There are many ways to celebrate, uplift, and honor the contributions of AANHPI communities.

Ideas for Individuals

Explore Restaurants

Enjoy meals showcasing the diverse flavors of AANHPI cuisine and support an AANHPI small business.

Understand AANHPI History

Access TAAF’s AAPI History Hub, a vetted collection of resources for K-12 educators including lesson plans, books, and films.

Stay Informed About AANHPI Issues

Discover journalists and trusted news organizations that serve and give voice to AANHPI communities.

Support AANHPI Organizations

Donate, volunteer, or partner with an AANHPI-serving nonprofit to give back to the community. Use TAAF’s AAPI Nonprofit Database to connect with verified organizations.

Ideas for Organizations

Host a Screening

Showcase a film or TV series like TAAF’s Heritage Heroes to inspire conversations with your team.

Team Building Activities

Educate your peers about AANHPI culture through fun team building activities ranging from book clubs to game nights.

Speaker Series

Host a fireside chat with an AANHPI leader to share compelling and inspiring perspectives.

Partner with an AANHPI Nonprofit or Small Business

Organize fundraisers for your favorite AANHPI nonprofit. Host a marketplace of AANHPI founders and small businesses for your office or community.

Culture Picks

Explore the best in AANHPI arts + culture.

Our communities’ stories are diverse, rich, and exciting. See TAAF’s curated favorites.

Watch AANHPI Films + TV Shows

Elevating our authentic stories matters. Check out films and television series with AANHPIs in front of and behind the camera.

Listen to AANHPI Artists

AANHPI artists span countless genres of music. Browse their discographies and discover new songs to add to your playlists.

Visit Cultural Sites

Museums, historical sites, and cultural districts can teach you about the exciting cultures in AANHPI communities.

AANHPI Authors

From the classics to emerging stories, books by AANHPI authors shed light on the multidimensional AANHPI experience.

Go Deeper

Discover the latest research, resources, and data on AANHPI communities.

AANHPI toolkit: Celebrating Our Heritage, Together

Explore the many ways you can honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and cultures.

AANHPI toolkit: Celebrating Our Heritage, Together

Explore the many ways you can honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and cultures.

TAAF Heritage Heroes Season 3

TAAF Heritage Heroes special profiling everyday people making a difference in the AANHPI community and finds a new home on Prime Video.

TAAF Heritage Heroes Season 3

TAAF Heritage Heroes special profiling everyday people making a difference in the AANHPI community and finds a new home on Prime Video.

Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship

TAAF and Sundance Institute Announces 12 New Fellows and Scholars

Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship

TAAF and Sundance Institute Announces 12 New Fellows and Scholars

Sunrise Collective Returns to Sundance Film Festival for Third Year

The Sunrise Collective will feature influential and rising AANHPI and multicultural creatives, filmmakers, and industry leaders for inspiring conversations. The event will spotlight the vital role of storytelling in amplifying authentic AANHPI narratives, challenging prevailing stereotypes, and evolving the landscape of representation both on-screen and behind the scenes.

Sunrise Collective Returns to Sundance Film Festival for Third Year

The Sunrise Collective will feature influential and rising AANHPI and multicultural creatives, filmmakers, and industry leaders for inspiring conversations. The event will spotlight the vital role of storytelling in amplifying authentic AANHPI narratives, challenging prevailing stereotypes, and evolving the landscape of representation both on-screen and behind the scenes.

2024 Year in Review

2024 has been a year of innovation, impact and growth for TAAF. Learn about how we've continued to work together in our efforts to ensure a brighter future for the AANHPI community.

2024 Year in Review

2024 has been a year of innovation, impact and growth for TAAF. Learn about how we've continued to work together in our efforts to ensure a brighter future for the AANHPI community.

Beyond the Surface: Understanding Mental Health Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

Beyond the Surface is a nationally representative mixed methods study exploring the mental and emotional well-being of young people aged 14-25 in the AANHPI community.

Beyond the Surface: Understanding Mental Health Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

Beyond the Surface is a nationally representative mixed methods study exploring the mental and emotional well-being of young people aged 14-25 in the AANHPI community.