Despite the rise in anti-Asian discrimination and violence, Kundiman continues to nurture Asian American artistry and imagination. The core of our mission is well captured by the following quote from Ocean Vuong:
When you dare to be a writer as an Asian American, when you dare to have your own agency, be prepared to be inconceivable. Because we need you, and we are ready for you.
Kundiman creates spaces that make personal and artistic courage possible. At a time when staying close to home is still the best option, Kundiman’s ten regional groups have fostered connections within local communities and across the country. We had a 500% increase in regional group sign ups compared to last year, demonstrating the enormous need for local writing communities.
In 2022, we hope to increase our funding for regional groups to empower more writers of color to pursue their visions. We will host 18 online craft classes and workshops for writers of color across the world, and we are eagerly anticipating the return of our in-person retreat.
Join our cause and help us raise $40,000 by the end of the year. A donation of $100 provides two scholarships to our one-day craft classes. A donation of $500 provides a scholarship to a six-week workshop for a writer of color. A donation of $2000 supports events in one of our 10 regional groups for an entire year.
The first 75 people who donate $100 or more to our End of Year Campaign will be offered a special, limited edition Ocean Vuong tote that reads "Prepare to be Inconceivable."
Help welcome more Asian American writers into our communities, where we continue to claim our collective agency. Help sustain us with an end of year gift. Together, let’s create a world that celebrates Asian American voices.