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Teen Vogue – Stomp Out The Muslim Ban

AAFSC’s Audacious Young Women of Action! (AYWA!) Program presents “Stomp Out the Muslim Ban” — an evening in Brooklyn filled with art and music dedicated to social justice and activism.

October 14, 2017


NorthJersey.com – For Refugees, Escape to U.S. Comes with a Cost

The Arab-American family Support Center has a campaign to raise money to pay off the travel debts of refugees like the Al Samakeh family, who left everything behind in Syria.

October 12, 2017


“I know now that I want to dedicate my life to serving others:” Reflections from our Development & Communications Intern, Amanda

This summer, AAFSC hosted Amanda Haydar as our Development and Communications Intern. Amanda is a rising senior at Lebanese American University in Byblos, Lebanon, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Political Science. After graduation, she…

August 3, 2017


Observer – Mobilizing Against Trump’s Travel Ban

AAFSC is proud to join Muslim and immigrant advocates across New York City to continue fighting for equity and the opportunities of our communities against the bigoted executive order.

June 26, 2017


Press Release – NYC Anti-Discrimination Campaign

AAFSC is proud to work with the Mayor’s Office in a citywide anti-discrimination campaign. We are committed to creating a safer environment for all New Yorkers to thrive in.

May 23, 2017


#MuslimWomensDay Poem!

The meaning of this poem are the qualities of Muslim women that make me feel proud that I am a Muslim when I talk about it. When I wrote this poem I didn’t have to…

April 4, 2017


“I am here to stand up for every group that’s been targeted.” Meet Zainab, a 16 year-old Yemeni American woman who led our “Youth United Against the Muslim Ban” march to Brooklyn Borough Hall!

On Friday, March 10th, our youth and teens took to the streets of Brooklyn to protest President Trump’s bigoted executive orders and stand united against hate. Students from our Youth Program gathered with friends and…

March 22, 2017


Meet Sheima, AAFSC’s new intern!

My name is Sheima. I’m the new Development & Communications and Youth program intern. I come Monday-Friday 2pm-5pm.  I’m 16 years old, I’m from Yemen and I live in Brooklyn, New York with my family. I’m 11th grade…

March 21, 2017


“We need to come together and help each other because we are all going through the same thing:” AAFSC’s Emergency Town Hall through a student’s eyes

On Tuesday, February 14, lawyers, Yemeni grandmothers, neighborhood allies, and other community members gathered at our Brooklyn office to take a stand against hate and learn more about navigating the current political climate. In response…

March 2, 2017


“It made me feel strong to go to City Hall. I’m glad I did it:” Yemeni women students take a stand with AAFSC

by Susan Schneider In my four years as a volunteer ESL teacher with the Adult Education and Literacy program at the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC), I have always been in awe of my immigrant…