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Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

  • HQ

    New York, NY

  • Founded

    1974

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Operating budget

$5M - $10M

Staff Size

10 - 50

Areas of Focus
  • Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism
  • Civic Engagement
  • Labor and Workforce Development
Populations served
  • Bangladeshi
  • Burmese
  • Cambodian
Contact
  • Jennifer Weng Main Contact for Give In May Campaign

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

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