Goal: $3,000.00

Specific Need

Ashiyanaa will allocate these funds to survivors of interpersonal violence (domestic violence) who are in the process of becoming self sufficient. These funds would provide emergency financial assistance for those in need of food, child care, transportation etc as they begin to mobilize their resources and strengthen their survival skills.

Your Gift's Impact

$100 buys winter clothing and school supplies for children
$150 provides a week's worth of emergency groceries and household supplies for a family
$300 provides transportation assistance or cell phone
$500 supports access to emergency medical care and medications
$1000 funds 8 counseling sessions with a culturally-sensitive therapist

Mission

Empowering South Asians to lead peaceful lives of dignity, hope and self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive and culturally-sensitive services.

Profile

Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

We provide person centered, culturally sensitive, and holistic services to support our clients achieve emotional and financial self-sufficiency, and meet the evolving needs of our growing community.

Ashiyanaa means ‘Home’ and hopes to provide a safe and peaceful space for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental health, disabilities, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

91% of all contributions Ashiyanaa receives, directly supports it's core programs serving the underserved South Asian community in the DMV area.

For the last several years, Ashiyanaa has earned the highest rating (platinum) on Candid/Guidestar for it's commitment to transparency.

How Do We Help?

Ashiyanaa has a toll-free, safe, secure, and confidential helpline and we provide holistic, culturally sensitive services.

Our services include:

Emergency Assistance
Case Management
Referrals to resources (including legal and health)

We engage in awareness and prevention campaigns, educating community members, offering cultural competency training, and building partnerships with private and government organizations.

Despite the 'model minority' myth/stereotype prevalent in the US, South Asians are an underserved population and are diverse in culture, religion, and language. In fact, South Asia is home to 650 living languages. However, South Asians often face challenges due to cultural and linguistic differences.

What sets Ashiyanaa apart is our cultural competency and ability to relate to the clients we serve without judgment: we have advocates and/or volunteers that speak most of the languages in the region - Our client advocates share and appreciate the diversity in cultural beliefs amongst our clientele; our advocates and volunteers are very familiar with the various family structures, customs, and marriage & family laws that our clients are often bound by. Due to this understanding, we can provide person-centered, culturally sensitive services with regards to all aspects of the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

We utilize a strengths-based approach to support our clients and build on their resilience, growth, and development. This, along with our Career counseling 1:1s, Chai & Chat support group for seniors, women’s support group for Domestic/Interpersonal Violence survivors, legal and/or financial counselling referrals, and mental health in-house and/or outsourced referrals to other South Asian practitioners form the core of our services.

At Ashiyanaa, our light is always on...