SDAAFE is now an official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award

On Sept. 10, 2019, San Diego Asian Americans for Equality (SDAAFE) has been approved as an official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The President’s Volunteer Service Award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. SDAAFE is […]

Participants List for 2019 Essay Contest on California State Legislation

Thank you all for participating this essay contest. We have received 42 articles. To avoid any mistake, the participants are listed below. If you believe you have submitted your essay but cannot find your information here, please do not hesitate to contact us @ 858-215-1162 or essay2019@sdaafe.org Name Area Position Albert L SD Proposition Amy G […]

Gender Spectrum is just a ‘Belief’ Lacking Scientific Basis

The California legislature passed AB-329, the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), in 2015, and it was signed into law by democrat Governor Jerry Brown on October 1, 2015. The new statewide guidance for health education, the Health Education Framework, was written to be compatible with CHYA in 2018 and was approved by the California State […]

SDAAFE Strongly Condemns the Shooting at the Chabad of Poway

SDAAFE strongly condemns the abhorrent attack that took place at the Chabad of Poway, California on April 27, 2019. We are in a state of utter shock and give our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and the Jewish community. We mourn for those who lost their lives and grieve for those affected by […]

Support Senate Bill 673 (SB673), Please Write to the Senators

Hello, You may have heard many terms about the new California sexual education these days, such as AB329, Comprehensive Sexuality Education(CSE), California Healthy Youth Act(CHYA), The State’s Curriculum Frameworks for Heath Education, San Diego Unified School District Sexual Health Education Program (SDUSD SHEP), and Rights, Respect, Responsibilty(3Rs). After collecting and reading first-hand materials, and discussing […]

SDAAFE Announces Its Endorsement of June Cutter for State Assembly

(San Diego, CA) – San Diego Asian Americans for Equality (SDAAFE) today announced its endorsement of June Cutter, a Korean-American candidate running for State Assembly in District 77. “June Cutter has demonstrated a commitment to the values of our organization: fiscal responsibility, hard work, equal opportunity and merit-based advancement,” said Steve Hsieh, President of SDAAFE.  […]

TutorsForChange Recruiting Teenage Volunteers

San Diego Asian Americans For Equality (SDAAFE) is looking for teenagers who are interested in helping and tutoring children that are apart of the homeless community. This program, TutorsForChange, has a partnership with Solutions for Change. This is a great opportunity to practice leadership skills, bond with other communities, and build character. Solutions for Change […]

Ask a Question, Save a Life

According to a report released in June 2018 by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC), 457 people committed suicide in San Diego County in 2017, a 26 count increase from 2016. The suicide rate for 2017 is close to the rate in 2013, the year with the highest suicide rate since 1995. It […]

2019 County Supervisor’s Award : Apply Now

2019 County Supervisor’s Award Guidelines San Diego Outstanding Asian and Pacific Islander Students County Supervisor’s Award (County Supervisor’s Award) is sponsored jointly by San Diego County Supervisor and San Diego Asian Americans for Equality (SDAAFE).  The purpose of this award is to celebrate and recognize API students’ achievements in the areas of science and technology, […]