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
A mixed methods study on the availability of halal food aid in NYC and the barriers food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens face in providing halal food.
Food Security Initiatives, Cultural Competency
AAFSC Volunteer, Sajila, recaps her experience joining an Our City, Our Vote rally to defend Intro 1867 outside the Staten Island Courthouse.
Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
Created by five Briarwood Youth Ambassadors, this Mindfulness Toolkit aims to promote resilient mental health through relaxation, stretching, and awareness of oneself.
Community Health & Well-Being, Young Adult & Youth Program, Racial Equity & Inclusion
After speaking to AAFSC about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among her friends and family, Leyla is now effecting change directly in her community and supporting people with COVID-19 vaccination resources.
Community Health & Well-Being, Racial Equity & Inclusion
