Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 A groundbreaking Pulse Survey capturing the real-time impact of recent federal actions on community-based organizations (CBOs) serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Conducted between May and June 2025, the survey offers a sobering snapshot of how political shifts and funding cuts are straining frontline nonprofits across the country. Among the key findings: Three out of four organizations reported widespread fear, anxiety, and low morale. More than one-third have already lost federal funding. Nearly 30% changed their public messaging in response to national policy shifts. 90% anticipate increased demand for services even as resources dwindle. The Pulse Survey supplements APIAHF’s annual National Survey of Community-Based Organizations survey, offering an urgent update amid a dramatically changing federal environment.

Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 The survey—APIAHF’s fourth and most comprehensive to date—collected responses from 98 CBOs across 29 states and six Pacific territories. Taken together, the findings paint a stark picture: despite being the backbone of culturally rooted health care delivery, most AANHPI-serving CBOs lack the funding they need to sustain essential services. Key Findings from the Report : Federal Cuts Put Millions at Risk : $1 trillion in new federal budget cuts to Medicaid and health programs could leave up to 17 million people uninsured , with CBOs warning of increased gaps in care and loss of enrollment assistance programs. Language Access in Crisis : Translation and interpretation remain the most underfunded service area, even as demand grows across Asian and non-Asian languages like Spanish, Russian, Swahili, and Amharic. Services Outpacing Resources : While 88% of CBOs serve all age groups , over half report funding gaps in key services , especially mental health care, addiction services, maternal health, and LGBTQ+ health care . Advocacy Undervalued : Only 26% of CBOs have dedicated funding for advocacy , despite urgent needs in areas like language access, racial justice, and health equity. Communities Served Are Expanding : 62% of AANHPI-serving CBOs also now serve Black, Latino, and immigrant communities, demonstrating a shift toward multiracial, multilingual care delivery. Social Determinants Largely Unfunded : Essential services such as digital literacy, housing, food access, and job training remain critically underfunded , limiting CBOs’ ability to address broader health drivers. CBO Resilience is Under Threat : Nearly three-quarters of CBOs cite urgent needs for training in fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership , signaling an infrastructure crisis if flexible funding is not restored.

Publish Date:   August 2025 Type:  Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Lung cancer, Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco, Nicotine, AANHPI, Health equity, Gen Z Ethnicity: Language:   English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese State: APIAHF has developed a two-page fact sheet on lung cancer, with a focus on the impact on Gen Z.   This resource is available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

JULY 25, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS BICAMERAL CONGRESSIONAL INTRODUCTION OF THE HEALTH EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2024 JULY 25, 2024 WASHINGTON —Today, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 (HEAA). The bill focuses on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and has been introduced by the Congressional Tri-Caucus, composed of CAPAC, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. This is the first time HEAA has had a bicameral introduction, and over 150 members of Congress have co-sponsored the bill over the past two decades. HEAA is a comprehensive and strategic legislative blueprint and one of the few bills that contains community input from over 300 organizations, including national health justice and civil rights organizations. APIAHF president & CEO, Juliet K. Choi issued the following statement: “As our nation's demographics change, so do our health needs. Underserved and underrepresented communities face substantial barriers to obtaining quality health care and equitable health outcomes. APIAHF is proud to lead the 118th Congress's reintroduction of HEAA, with AAPCHO, to tackle these health disparities head on. HEAA invests in culturally and linguistically appropriate health care and health services, creates a pipeline for an inclusive workforce, and deploys innovative strategies to reach communities regardless of region, immigration status, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability. Achieving health equity requires a multi-faceted approach, and HEAA provides a blueprint to do exactly that.” The full text of the bill is available here . A one-pager is available here . Learn more about HEAA here . ### The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

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