This past weekend, SEWA-AIFW joined dozens of other South Asian organizations for IndiaFest 2021! The event was hosted at the Minnesota State Capitol by the India Association of Minnesota. It felt wonderful to see our community gathered once again! It…
SEWA-AIFW recently hosted our first all-program summer picnic at Mississippi North Regional Park. After such a long time away, it felt great to shake off the dust and gather once again. Despite inclement weather, we had a wonderful time reconnecting…
The narratives that define us should be ours, as should the stories comprising them. SEWA-AIFW offers a safe space to speak your truth and shatter the model minority myth. We look forward to reading about how you are More Than…
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we thought it'd be fun and interesting to pay tribute to the women who inspire us. In this post, you'll find words from SEWA-AIFW staff and community members about the women who…
On March 6, SEWA-AIFW had its annual gala. Though the event was virtual, we felt real community and togetherness. Thank you to all our attendees and supporters! Under normal circumstances, we would have had an event in person. However, there…
Sankalp means "oath," or "pledge" in Hindi. Fifteen South Asian artists pledged to fight domestic violence in Project SANKALP. Today, we're introducing you to the winners of SEWA's second art contest. The artists were challenged to create a piece that…
As we all know, President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn in last week. While this new duo is long-anticipated for several reasons, there is one above others that makes it extra special for us at SEWA. Representation is…
We are extremely excited to announce SEWA's second podcast, South Asian Voices. Join host Geetanjali Mittal in conversations around domestic violence with an array of distinguished guests. This is a podcast for all. First and foremost, this is about and…
2020 has been a year of uncertainty and difficulty for many, including our staff. But thanks to the adaptability of our staff and leadership, SEWA-AIFW has emerged stronger than ever. We admit, it took a lot of work. Like all…
Vaccinations in Minnesota began this week. Shipments are arriving to hundreds of locations across the state within the week. Vaccines are also being distributed to five channels directly from the federal government. Vaccinations will happen in phases over the next…