WHY SE ASIAN STORIES
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Few people today can claim to be well informed about Southeast Asia or its people. Unless with a connection through personal relationships, there is a very large possibility that the common person would not know of much about the country and its culture.
Further, in our institution systems today we are less represented in data, historical content, and other critical areas where Asians are represented.
At MINTeD, we understand the challenges that are a result of coming from marginalized communities. We also know from personal lived experience that sometimes we need to take action to advocate for ourselves. Born was the Oral History and Storytelling Project, one of many ideas to preserve our history.
And with the help of our community, eight selected youth and an elder of their choice captured these important stories to share.
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Oral storytelling
Often from community members—and is vital for preserving their history and culture.
Its methods differ from conventional historical research and are especially crucial for marginalized groups that lack resources, opportunities.
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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we build.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
While much of our focus is concentrating on providing youth with services. We also value cultural practices such as family and elderly engagement and incorporate a community atmosphere as much as possible.