The State of the Field Report
A comprehensive national data report exploring the needs, experiences, and realities of South Asian survivors and the organizations that serve them. This data isn't just groundbreaking; it holds the potential to reshape the landscape of support and services for South Asian survivors of gender-based violence.
This dataset comprises numbers and narratives that illustrate the lives, struggles, and journeys of South Asian survivors, through the lens of the remarkable community-based organizations that serve them.
Through the State of the Field report, we offer an intimate look into the following:
South Asian Survivors: We delve into the experiences, needs, and backgrounds of survivors who have sought support from CBOs across the nation. It paints a vivid picture of the diversity of survivors' backgrounds, their lived experiences, and the complex barriers they face.
South Asian GBV Organizations: We offer insight into the community-based organizations dedicated to serving South Asian survivors, including every program, service, and initiative designed to support survivors. This data also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on organizations’ staff, funding, and programs.
About South Asian SOAR
South Asian SOAR is a national collective of survivors, 50+ organizations, and allies advancing the movement to end gender-based violence in South Asian diaspora in the US.
We were founded in 2021 to grow survivor leadership, shift narratives through research and storytelling, and strengthen the field of gender-based violence work.