About this Cause

In a world that’s not just indifferent, but often outright hostile to Asian American complexity, the fact that Kaya continues to exist is no small feat. This is true now more than ever. With our federal grant programs effectively cut off, and other key sources of funding under threat from anti-DEI initiatives, we will run out of funds to maintain our core operations next March. Before these funding cuts, 2026 was set to become our most ambitious year yet. We have had to cut back almost entirely on the kinds of community-based, collaborative events we’re known for, including scrapping plans for the first-ever gathering of Asian American editors. We’ve also been working closely with our staff and board to figure out how to equitably reduce hours and salaries. That’s what these times require. But we’ve gone as far as we can without additional funding support. We’re asking now—for the first time ever, really—for your support in getting us through this critical but difficult time. This is an inflection point for us in the history of Kaya. We hope to raise the first $70,000 by December 31, 2025 to make our work sustainable. Here are some of the ongoing initiatives you can participate in—making it possible to steward Kaya Press through the current storm and sustaining this community for the next 30 years. Please join us in tending this garden and planting seeds of possibility! All donations are tax deductible. Help us raise $70,000 by December 31st by nurturing Kaya Press projects. All donations are tax-deductible.

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