Last Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, barring the constitutional right for safe and legal abortions across the country. As a result, while we are in many ways angered and hurt,…
WHEN I FIRST LANDED in America in 2015, I hoped for a more liberal and free life for myself. I thought it had to be better than India. After all, they call this the land of the free. I was…
On April 11th, 2022, the MN Representative stopped by to visit SEWA-Aifw and talk with staff. Once in the building, she stopped to shake hands with all of the staff present. Executive Director Raj Chaudhary gifted Ilhan Omar with a…
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…