Esperanto is a constructed international language created in 1887 by Dr. L. L. Zamenhof. It was designed to be easy to learn and foster communication between people of different native languages. Esperanto is spoken by a global community and is used in various cultural, educational, and social contexts. In the United States, there is an active community of Esperanto speakers who participate in events, conferences, and local groups to promote and practice the language.
Esperanto-USA (also legally known as the Esperanto League for North America) is a registered US 501(c)(3) nationwide charitable organization, led by a board of directors with the assistance of various committees. Esperanto-USA was established in 1952 to promote education in Esperanto and connect speakers and supporters. It is primarily supported by members, and is open to anyone, regardless of fluency in Esperanto. Membership offers a valuable opportunity to promote Esperanto in the United States and receive our informative newsletter.
Usona Esperantisto
Usona Esperantisto (American Esperantist) is the official newsletter of Esperanto-USA, providing members with the latest news, events, and developments within the Esperanto community. Published regularly, it features articles on language learning, cultural insights, and updates on national and international Esperanto activities. Through Usona Esperantisto, members stay connected and informed about the vibrant world of Esperanto.
The editors of Usona Esperantisto are Alena Adler and Logan Hall. The editors can be contacted at bulteno@esperanto-usa.org.
Most Recent Articles:
- Usona Esperantisto № 2024:2 en formo de presebla PDF-dosiero.
- Loke ĉeestu, globe festu.
- Ŝi estis ĉiam optimisma, persistema, kreema, gastama kaj sindonema.
The American Good Film Festival
Esperanto-USA supports The American Good Film Festival (in Esperanto, La Usona Bona Film-Festivalo), a celebration of creativity in the Esperanto language. This short film competition invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their best work, showcasing films that are entirely in Esperanto and under five minutes long. Explore our collection of short films on our YouTube channel.
The Esperanto-USA short film competition is back! This year, the festival is hosted by the talented Catie NEILSON, who will be posting helpful announcements on our YouTube channel.
Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and passion for Esperanto! Anyone can enter—there’s no entry fee. All you need is a film under five minutes, entirely in Esperanto, with at least ten unique spoken words and a visible required prop. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something special. Submit your film today!
Recent Updates from Esperanto-USA:
- Financial Update | Financa Ĝisdatigo
3rd Quarter of 2024 From the desk of the Treasurer, Matt Brooks Hello, I’m happy to prepare and share with you the current state of the financial affairs of Esperanto-USA. Historically, the Central Office only published lists of the organization’s expenses, but no one provided members with the story behind the numbers. I want to… Read More »Financial Update | Financa Ĝisdatigo - Bonvenon en la Angulon de la Kasisto!Saluton, karaj membroj de Esperanto-USA! Mi estas Mateo, la nova kasisto de nia organizaĵo, kaj mi estas ekscitita lanĉi ĉi tiun novan sekcion dediĉita al niaj financaj aferoj kaj kiel ili subtenas la grandan mision de Esperanto en Usono. Unu el miaj ĉefaj celoj kiel kasisto estas konstrui fidon en la membraro. Mi malkovris, ke… Read More »Bonvenon en la Angulon de la Kasisto!
- Whistleblower Policy
Matt Brooks | Approved on: Nov 13, 2024 Purpose: The purpose of this Whistleblower Policy is to encourage and enable employees, volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders of Esperanto-USA to report any violations or suspected violations of laws, regulations, or policies without fear of retaliation. Scope: This policy applies to all employees, officers, directors, volunteers,… Read More »Whistleblower Policy
**Please note** – We are currently updating our website, including a translation into Esperanto, accessibility features, and integrating archived content from our previous website. We will update our membership as this site evolves. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or have any comments or suggestions, please contact us at retejo@esperanto-usa.org.