In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, AAFSC speaks to Alba, our Senior Case Manager & Advocate, about her work supporting survivors throughout the Family Justice Centers in NYC.
Anti-Violence Program
Little Amal, a 10-foot-tall Syrian refugee puppet visited us in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and celebrated the diverse culture of the Arab-American community in NYC through dance, music, food, and collective spirit.
In our Adult Readiness Program Highlight video, we speak to Paul, AAFSC’s Associate Director of Adult Readiness initiatives, who shares more about the program and welcoming back their students to in-person instruction.
Adult Readiness, Caregiver Child Bonding Circle
The New York Times is conducting a survey that explores how people of Middle Eastern and North African descent in the United States identify themselves, available in English, Arabic, and Persian.
Racial Equity & Inclusion, Cultural Competency
Anti-Violence Program, Racial Equity & Inclusion
AAFSC’s intern, Andrew Williams, reflects on a year-long participatory budgeting process which led to the planting of two community gardens in Briarwood, Queens.
Community Health & Well-Being, Racial Equity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
Throughout the pandemic we’ve witnessed a surge in food insecurity and long lines at pantries across the city. In this podcast episode, Epicenter NYC speaks to AAFSC about the accessibility of halal food aid in NYC.
Food Security Initiatives, Community Health & Well-Being
In the spirit of heading back to school, we’re highlighting our Young Adult and Youth Program! We sat down with Murrim and Mohamed, AAFSC’s Young Adult and Youth Program Coordinators & Facilitators, who share with us the various youth programs – including AYWA, MENAR, and Funny Girls – their team leads, as well as how their personal experiences as immigrants helps them connect with youth in the AMENAMSA community.
Young Adult & Youth Program
MENA communities face systematic inequities due to a lack of representation in the Census and other federal programs. AAFSC speaks with USA Today about establishing a MENA category for our communities.
Racial Equity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
Fleeing the war in Yemen, A. resettled to the U.S. and quickly found a safe space in our Young Adult and Youth Program. After receiving academic and socioemotional support, A. quickly became a leader within our AYWA program and is now a mentor for young girls like herself.
Young Adult & Youth Program
