SatJaDham (SJD - pronounced "sutt-ja-tumm"), a Lao Literary Project, was founded on April 11, 1995.The mission of the SatJaDham Lao Literary Project was to provide a platform for Lao American and other diaspora voices to share their stories in their own words after the end of the war in 1975. It aimed to contribute to the wealth of Lao literature and introduce new and diverse perspectives from overseas Lao individuals.Between 1995 and 2001, SatJaDham organized 7 national conferences and published five anthologies of Lao American writings. While the network is generally considered inactive by many, its founders and members remain involved in community building through organizations such as the Lao Heritage Foundation, the Center for Lao Studies, and the Laotian American National Alliance.
