The State of the Field Report

A groundbreaking national data report exploring the experiences, needs, and barriers faced by South Asian survivors of gender-based violence, alongside the programs, services, and challenges of the community-based organizations that support them. Through data and survivor-centered narratives, State of the Field offers a deeper understanding of the South Asian GBV landscape and opportunities to strengthen support and services nationwide. This report holds the potential to reshape the landscape of support and services for South Asian survivors of gender-based violence.

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 strengthen organizations supporting survivors and harness collective power to change the beliefs, policies, and cultural norms that allow violence to persist.

Learn more about our work.