Civic Engagement

Empowering Our Community Through Civic Engagement

At SEWA-AIFW, we believe civic engagement is crucial for building a strong and vibrant community. We empower South Asians in Minnesota to participate in the civic process through:

Our Initiatives

Voter Registration: Register to vote and shape the future of our state and country.

Civic Education: Educational resources and workshops on civic issues, voting processes, and community organizing.

Community Organizing: Support community-led initiatives and campaigns on issues affecting South Asians in Minnesota. Leadership Development: Identify and train emerging leaders for civic roles and responsibilities.

Get Involved

Volunteer: Join our civic engagement team and make a difference.

Donate: Support our initiatives with a donation.

Stay Informed: Sign up for our newsletter for updates on civic issues and events.

Upcoming Events

Voter Registration Drive: Chek our Facebook page

Civic Education Workshop: Check our Facebook page

Building Power Through Engagement

Our mission is to change voter behavior by fostering personal connections, cultivating community leadership, promoting issue-based civic engagement, and rebuilding trust in civic processes.

Election 2024

VOTE EARLY WITH AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

Early Voting for General Elections starts September 20

You can vote early at your local elections office. You can also apply to have an absentee ballot sent to you in the mail. To find your local elections office or to request an absentee ballot, visit https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting

Absentee ballots for general elections in November will be sent starting September 20. Recommended Mail in by October 5. Absolute deadline to be received is on Election Day, November 5.

If you are a NEW VOTER click here for info on the process https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/5591/new-voters.pdf

If you are a COLLEGE STUDENT and not sure where to vote, click here for info https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/5589/college-students.pdf

Did you know?

1. You must re-register each time you change address, change names or do not vote at least once during a four-year period.

2. September 17 is National Voter Registration Day. To register to Vote or to Update your Voter registration visithttps://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/

To find your polling place https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/

Phone: 952 905 4640

Email: Dasharath@sewa-aifw.org

Address: SEWA-AIFW, 6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Let's build a stronger and more engaged community together!