Blog - SEWA AIFW

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About Us
- - - Our Story
    - Formed in 2004, SEWA-AIFW is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization committed to bringing total family wellness to the South Asian Indian community.
  - - Our People
    - Learn more about people behind SEWA-AIFW.
- - - Our Impact
    - Read about our impact this past year in the Twin Cities South Asian community.
  - - SEWA In The News
    - Learn about SEWA-AIFW’s impact as told by other sources in our community.
What we do
- - - Health Initiatives
    - Our Health Initiatives focus on meeting both the physical health & mental health needs of the community.
  - - Programs for Women
    - We hold Women Only events, bringing South Asian women together to build community, understand their needs and be of assistance to them.
  - - Senior Activities & Care
    - We understand the challenges that South Asian seniors face and offer various programs aimed at helping them live a comfortable and healthy lives in Minnesota.
- - - COVID-19 Resources
    - Providing updates and helpful information about the COVID19 Crisis.
  - - LGBTQ+
    - We created South Asian Queer League (SAQL+): a support & flourish group for South Asian Queers in MN
  - - Learn about ourselves and others in group settings, meet peers, and facilitate healing
- - - Neurodiversity
    - Providing resources and support for South Asian neurodiverse community
  - - Youth
    - Space for youth to develop healthy relationships, and to connect with peers and parents
  - - Research
    - Current and Past Research Projects
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A Call for Conversation: Consent & Sexual Violence

December 9, 2021

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Book a COVID vaccination for kids ages 5-11!

November 5, 2021

The time we’ve been waiting for is here! The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children age 5 to 11 years old, and CDC recommends that all children in this age group get vaccinated.

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Warning Signs and Prevention of Suicide

September 9, 2021

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Get The Facts About Alzheimer’s and Dementia

September 3, 2021

September is World Alzheimer's Month. This year's theme is Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's, and is…

Shelter Art Project: COVID-19 and Me

August 27, 2021

The second annual Shelter Art Project, co-hosted by SEWA-AIFW and Violence Free Minnesota, is concluded!…

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Great Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

August 25, 2021

As we established in a previous post about diabetes, South Asian people and people of…

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