Esperanto-USA is establishing a new publishing house, “Guteto,” to expand access to Esperanto literature in the United States and beyond. 

Guteto will publish new original works, educational materials for English-speaking learners, and republish classic works. The new initiative directly supports Esperanto-USA’s mission to advance the education and dissemination of Esperanto in the United States and beyond, by offering accessible works for beginners to experts alike. 

The project was developed in collaboration with Stela BESENYEI-MERGER, who led its conception and structuring.

“There are so many things that excite me about the project: making classic literature accessible to people and imagining the new discussions, understanding, and friendships that will be formed through shared reading experiences,” said Stela BESENYEI-MERGER. “I see Guteto evolving in such a way that reading in Esperanto will become something that seamlessly fits into everyday life.”

She also highlighted the inspiration behind the project: “The name Guteto honors Morojo’s work. Her involvement in the science fiction world is also a nod to our first Guteto project. Morojo’s works exist for the community. Her zines were an invitation to collaboration and contributed to encouraging reading in Esperanto and creatively encouraged engagement. I hope the publishing house will feel the same way for all of us.”

The establishment of Guteto is also an important step forward in supporting the mission of Esperanto-USA, with an emphasis on accessibility and global reach.

“With Guteto, we aim to bring Esperanto-USA’s publishing work into the 21st century. We can use ebooks to make high-quality Esperanto literature more easily accessible to readers around the world, without barriers such as shipping, storage, or customs,” said Brandon SOWERS, President of Esperanto-USA. “We want to build a publishing house that simultaneously preserves our cultural heritage and supports the development of new literature.” 

To learn more about the project and be notified of news and upcoming publications, visit the official Guteto page.

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Esperanto-USA announces the creation of the Committee on the 75th Anniversary of Esperanto-USA, in celebration of its milestone anniversary in 2027.

During the March board meeting of this year, the board approved a special committee to highlight the important upcoming milestone for Esperanto-USA. This committee will coordinate festivities in 2027, including the creation of a special logo, the preparation of an updated edition of A History of ELNA with new material covering 1905 – 1952, the selection of historically significant locations for the 2027 American Esperanto Congress, and the development of a program to celebrate and publicize the occasion. Its charter can be found here.

The special committee is composed of the following founding members: Elle BECK, David BECK, Bradford SMITH, and Izaak ZAWYRUCHA-MOORE. 

The committee’s work supports Esperanto-USA’s lasting mission to “advance education and dissemination of the international language.” Izaak ZAWYRUCHA-MOORE, chair of the special committee, firmly believes that uncovering and educating about the history of the Esperanto movement in the United States is essential to teaching, informing, and guiding the future of the movement in the country, especially during turbulent times.

“We need a few enthusiastic volunteers to make it unforgettable,” says Izaak ZAWYRUCHA-MOORE. “If you are fascinated by our history, from Zamenhof’s 1910 greeting to our “Land of Freedom” in Washington, D.C., to early congresses in places like Madison, Wisconsin, and Sacramento, California, this is your opportunity to deepen that interest.”

If you are interested in volunteering with this special committee, contact Izaak ZAWYRUCHA-MOORE at izaak.zawyrucha@esperanto-usa.org.

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NASK will remain a central experience for Esperanto learners, offering a week-long immersion in the language. Participants will learn, live, and socialize together in a fully Esperanto environment, with a focus on rapid progression and community bonding.

The 2026 US Esperanto Conference will include lectures, cultural events, and local excursions. The event aims to bring together participants from across the United States and internationally for a weekend of exchange and community.

Additional updates, including the final schedule and detailed program, will be released soon.

Contact: Conference Team – kongreso2026@esperanto-usa.org

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Supporting clubs: our strategy, our budget, your idea

Esperanto‑USA believes a simple truth: the strongest way to grow Esperanto in the United States is through local people, local relationships, and local activities. Clubs and regional groups are often the first place a beginner feels genuinely welcomed. In many cases, local friends actively encourage those beginners to continue learning Esperanto—and, ideally, to also become members of Esperanto‑USA.

That’s why, in the current budget, we set aside a dedicated amount to support local and regional clubs. As Treasurer, my role is both to protect the organization’s finances and to ensure that our resources truly serve the mission. This grant program does both: it invests in the most effective channel for engaging people, while remaining transparent and responsible.

New grant application

To simplify the process, we recently launched a straightforward application form. You can request funding using the new grant application.

What kinds of projects can a grant support?

Grants are intended for concrete activities that strengthen learning, visibility, and community engagement. Since our budget year follows the calendar year, requests should be for support during a year. If you request for help with space or technology costs that recur each year, you should plan to resubmit an application each year that you need help.

Examples of support or project costs that you can request support for:

• rental of space for meetings, courses, or public programs
• printed outreach materials (posters, flyers, beginner guides)
• basic materials for “Try Esperanto” events or information tables at local events
• modest costs for outreach and reaching new audiences
• technical needs for public talks or hybrid meetings (as appropriate)
• Meetup (or similar services) subscriptions if that’s the main way you attract new members to your club or communicate club gatherings

Tip: The strongest applications clearly explain (1) what you plan to do, (2) how much it will cost, and (3) how you will know the project is successful.

What we look for in a strong request

We aim to be fair, consistent, and transparent. A strong application typically:

1. Has a clear goal (e.g., a series of meetups, a beginner course, a public lecture)
2. Includes a realistic budget (what the expenses are and why they are necessary)
3. Describes the expected impact (how many participants you expect, how many new contacts you aim to reach, and whether follow‑up activities are planned)
4. Aligns with Esperanto‑USA’s mission: learning, community, and sustainable local presence

Accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy

We want this program to support volunteers—not burden them. At the same time, because these are organizational funds, basic accountability is necessary.

After the project, we generally ask for:

• a brief report (what took place, how many people attended, what you learned)
• basic documentation for major expenses (such as receipts or payment confirmations), as needed
• ideally, a short article submitted to Usona Esperantisto for publication

This protects both you and the organization, and it helps us show the membership: “This is how budgeted funds turned into real, local movement‑building.”

Invitation to clubs: propose, test, and grow

If your club has an idea—even if it is not yet perfectly polished—I encourage you to submit an application. A small, well‑planned grant can be the difference between “we would like to do something” and “we actually did it.”

Once again, here is the grant application.

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