Amplifying South and Southeast Asian Voices
“Weaving Identities,” an initiative by the Ujyalo Foundation, seeks to combat racial injustice and improve representation for South and Southeast Asian immigrants in the Denver area.
This project’s core goal is to bring the stories and narratives of these communities to the forefront, enabling documentation and shared action planning.
Addressing Disaggregated Data and Underrepresentation
The initiative specifically addresses the critical issue of data and narrative gaps. South and Southeast Asians are often overshadowed when grouped under the larger AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) population. This lack of specific data leads to generalized interventions that frequently miss their unique needs.
While Asians comprise about 4% of Colorado’s population, South Asians have even less visibility and are historically under-resourced. The term “Asian” often defaults to referring to East Asians.
