Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community

Compassion & Choices works to help all people realize an end-of-life journey according to their values and priorities. We began our outreach efforts in 2017 to address racial disparities in quality end-of-life care and support for end-of-life planning including for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Community Spotlight

Compassion & Choices is on the ground in Hawaii, participating in arts & culture events, including the Big Island Art and Science Summit in October.

Compassion & Choices is proud to offer a host of tools and resources to help you and your loved ones “finish strong” by planning for an end-of-life experience that matches the life you’ve enjoyed – defined by love, purpose and agency.

Stories are an essential part of our work to educate and empower all people to understand their options, plan ahead and take action early to chart their end-of-life journey. 

Motivated by the impact of racism, inequity and disparities in end-of-life care, we are connecting with people nationwide to spread the word about the importance of end-of-life care planning and accessing quality end-of-life care.

Ben de Guzman, Director of the Washington, D.C., Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs

I'm so greatful that my work with Compassion & Choices provides me with the resources to improve my personal life and to allow me to think about hte resources that are out there for families like my own who want to prepare for the end of life.

Ben de Guzman
Member of AANHPI Leadership Council

Stories

Ben de Guzman, Director of the Washington, D.C., Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs

Ben de Guzman

Ben de Guzman sees a natural connection between advocating for your community and advocating for yourself at the end of life.
"I'm so grateful that my work with Compassion & Choices provides me with the resources to improve my personal life and to allow me to think about the resources that are out there for families like my own who want to prepare for the end of life."

Fay Hoh Yin

Fay Hoh Yin (1932-2020) lived in Brooklyn while in treatment for lymphoma. She did not want to suffer needlessly at life's end.
"I support medical aid and dying because I think it will give so many terminal patients some sense of control when pain becomes unbearable."

Latest News

Compassion & Choices Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month
May 24, 2023

Throughout this year’s Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Compassion & Choices expressed its appreciation for this diverse population with a lively assortment of activities. Explore some of what we’ve been up to: Chief Engagement Officer Brandi Alexander introduced Compassion & Choices to more than 100 leaders of Hawai’ian businesses, arts…

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