AAFSC and Epicenter NYC spoke to Saber, a 25-year-old restaurant owner from Algieria, about his immigration story, the inspiration behind opening his own business, and how Dar Yemma is creating a space for the North African diaspora.
Food Security Initiatives, Cultural Competency
AAFSC and Epicenter NYC spoke to Mahmoud, a Palestinian immigrant from the Old City of Jerusalem, who opened up Al-Aqsa Bakery & Restaurant in 2018. Read more about the ways Mahmoud is serving his community of Bay Ridge during the holy month of Ramadan.
Food Security Initiatives, Cultural Competency
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims around the world. It’s more than a fast, and has a different meaning for everyone who observes it. Epicenter NYC speaks to AAFSC staff members, Mirum and Seeran, about what Ramadan means to them.
Food Security Initiatives, Cultural Competency
In partnership with The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit and the Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA), AAFSC is expanding access to health coverage for Arabic language speakers.
Community Health & Well-Being
AAFSC is thrilled to announce that we are one of five winners of Brooklyn Community Foundation’s SPARK Prize!
Racial Equity & Inclusion
Community Health & Well-Being
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
