East Asian refers to a cultural and geographical region of the Asian continent, including countries such as China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. Individuals of East Asian descent represent diverse languages, cultures, customs, and religions, each with unique identities. In London, the East Asian community is significant, with particularly strong Chinese and Korean populations.
Resources for East Asian individuals and communities in London
Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic (CSALC): A community-based organization that provides free legal services to low-income members of the Chinese and Southeast Asian communities in Ontario. The clinic specializes in areas such as immigration, human rights, employment insurance, tenant rights, and much more. In addition to legal representation, CSALC offers public education, advocacy, and community outreach to address issues of systemic discrimination and barriers faced by these communities. The organization’s services are available in several East Asian languages for low-income, non-English speaking individuals.
South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre: An organization that provides a wide range of services, including support for seniors, emergency assistance for families, and settlement services for newcomers. The Centre also provides leadership programs and volunteer opportunities for youth.
Hong Fook Mental Health Association: This association provides a range of services and resources tailored to East and Southeast Asian communities. Their services include mental health support, access to affordable housing, training for caregivers, and much more. The association is committed to providing culturally appropriate mental health services in several East Asian languages.
Stay Safe from Hate: How to Protect Yourself in Threatening Situations: The Asian American Federation offers a free downloadable guide that provides practical strategies to counter hate and protect oneself in threatening situations. It covers de-escalation techniques, quick self-defense tips, and bystander intervention strategies. The guide is available in multiple languages, including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Japanese, Vietnamese, and English.
Cold Tea Collective: A digital media platform dedicated to sharing the voices and stories of Asian millennials in North America. Through articles, interviews, and personal narratives, the site explores topics like identity, culture, career, and community, offering a space for meaningful conversations and connections. Based in Vancouver, Cold Tea Collective aims to empower Asian millennials by sharing their unique experiences and perspectives.to though-
Resources for Combatting Anti-Asian Racism & Learning About Canadians of Asian Descent: The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada provides a curated collection of anti-racism resources aimed at educating individuals on addressing and combating racism, particularly against Asian communities. The resources include articles, guides, videos, and toolkits that explore topics such as systemic racism, allyship, reporting tools and strategies, and ways to promote inclusivity.
Asian Americans Share Their Experiences with Racism: This documentary by Convicts explores the alarming increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. It examines the impact of these incidents on Asian American communities and discusses the historical context, contributing factors, and steps being taken to combat the violence. Through interviews with experts, activists, and victims, the video highlights efforts to raise awareness, build solidarity, and promote meaningful action to stop the rise in hate crimes.