Laotian American National Alliance

Laotian American National Alliance The mission of the Laotian American National Alliance (LANA) is to advance the social and economic w

Joy is resistance.From being with the incredible , to joining of and of on a food tour, to karaoke in Chinatown at —...
08/28/2025

Joy is resistance.

From being with the incredible , to joining of and of on a food tour, to karaoke in Chinatown at —these photos capture the joy, culture, and connection that fuel our work.

Whether on Capitol Hill or in community, every moment reminded us that joy is not just celebration—it’s power.

We are excited to collaborate with NCAPA this April 24th, 4PM ET / 1 PM PT in convening different SEA coalition members ...
04/22/2025

We are excited to collaborate with NCAPA this April 24th, 4PM ET / 1 PM PT in convening different SEA coalition members to host a panel commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Wars in Southeast Asia. Participating will be SEARAC, National CAPACD, and Hmong National Development (HND) who will share about our advocacy work and reflect on what successes and what challenges we’re still facing after 50 years.

Please join us for a virtual panel featuring:
Quyen Dinh, Executive Director, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)
Vimala Phongsavanh, Managing Director of Coalition Mobilization, National CAPACD & Board Chair,
May yer Thao, President and CEO, Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND)

Please share with your networks and register here: bit.ly/50YearsSEADiaspora

Our communities and families deserve to feel safe and informed. Join us for a Know Your Rights session on Facebook Live ...
02/12/2025

Our communities and families deserve to feel safe and informed. Join us for a Know Your Rights session on Facebook Live with immigration lawyer Kane Vongsavanh and Lao interpreter Maly Phommavong on Tuesday, February 18, at 8:30 PM ET.

We’ll cover:
✅ Immigration & citizenship rights
✅ The harms of recent Trump executive orders
✅ How to protect yourself, your family, and your community

Knowledge is power—understanding your rights is the first step in staying safe. Don’t miss this critical conversation!

📅 Watch live here: bit.ly/KYR-Lao

❓Email questions to: [email protected]

Available in Lao! Thank you ➡️ Repost from •📣 ATTN: OUR 24/7 HOTLINE and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS APP ARE LIVE!‼️Are you worrie...
02/06/2025

Available in Lao! Thank you ➡️ Repost from
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📣 ATTN: OUR 24/7 HOTLINE and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS APP ARE LIVE!‼️

Are you worried about your immigration situation?
Is I.C.E. at your door?
Has a loved one been detained?
Our confidential 24/7 hotline (available in English and Korean) is NOW AVAILABLE.‼️ The line is confidential and monitored 24/7 by a dedicated cohort of staff and volunteers. 🥰📳

During the first T4ump administration, we launched a hotline to rapidly respond to the needs of our community members. We received thousands of calls from community members at immediate risk for arrest, seeking their loved ones, and anxious about what actions they could take. To meet the needs of our community members, we have relaunched this hotline (with the same number as before).

We also created a mobile phone app where you can access information about your rights and legal resources. In the case of an emergency, announce your rights in English and send a text to a preselected list of contacts. 🤳🏼 You can download this free app in the Apple Store. (We hope to have an Android version available ASAP.)

Take a moment to prepare yourself and your loved ones:
1️⃣: Share and save this number ➡️ (1-844-500-3222) ⬅️
2️⃣: Sign up to help us keep the hotline running (we’ll provide the training!) at our linkinbio 🔗
3️⃣: Send this post to your loved ones 📨
4️⃣: Share this on your stories

LANA will continue to share resources on issues affecting our multi-ethnic community members. Stay tuned for an upcoming...
02/05/2025

LANA will continue to share resources on issues affecting our multi-ethnic community members. Stay tuned for an upcoming community call. In the meantime: ➡️ Repost from
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In these anxious times, know that the community has your back. Trump has vowed to deport families and communities who have long called the U.S. home, but groups across the country are taking action to defend people’s rights and keep loved ones together.

Learn more about your rights when interacting with ICE. Stay tuned for more KYR resources to come.
bit.ly/KYRwithICE (link in bio)

Remember:
- If ICE is at your door, do not open.
- Be mindful of unusual cars idling on your street.
- If you’re going to an ICE check-in, bring someone with you.

In 2025, LANA remains dedicated to our goals of supporting, educating, and advocating for our multi-ethnic community mem...
01/28/2025

In 2025, LANA remains dedicated to our goals of supporting, educating, and advocating for our multi-ethnic community members' wellbeing and empowerment. For more information and resources, sign up for the LANA email list if you haven't already: https://www.lanausa.org/newsletters

📸 LANA board retreat in August 2023

New year, same mission: to build social, economic and political equity for people with roots from Laos in America* throu...
01/11/2025

New year, same mission: to build social, economic and political equity for people with roots from Laos in America* through increased visibility, strategic partnerships and organizing power.

*We recognize that people with roots from Laos may not self identify as Laotian and that the term stems from the French colonialist occupation of the country now called Laos. The French used the term "Laotian" to aggregate over 160 different ethnic groups in the country, of which Lao is only one.

Reflecting on 25 years of growth, organizing, advocacy, and change. Thank you to our board members, volunteers, communit...
12/31/2024

Reflecting on 25 years of growth, organizing, advocacy, and change. Thank you to our board members, volunteers, community leaders, collaborators, donors, and everyone who has played a part in building up Laotian American National Alliance over the years! Here's to many more!

Watch all of the reflections and well wishes from board members, supporters, and collaborators here: https://bit.ly/LANA25YAY

12/30/2024

Always a delight to hear from Ae, one of our many creative collaborators over the years! From Vientiane, Ae sent us well wishes for the years ahead. Stay tuned for the full compilation of messages from our community members, wishing LANA a happy 25th anniversary and reflecting on our history and hopes for the future.

Music I use: Bensound.com
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12/30/2024

Here's one of the sweet anniversary wishes sent in to celebrate 25 years of LANA - thank you to former chair, Jonathan Vorasane!

To wrap up LANA's birthday month and move into the new year, we'll share a full compilation of the messages, reflections, and aspirations from our community members soon!

Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos
License code: QWJMXRGQPCMQZF3I

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