- SAYA
Established in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a youth development organization providing holistic, impactful, free, year-round programming to underserved New York City youth
- Our Programs — SAYA
Within our after school and summer programming, SAYA provides our diverse students with allies within the school system who understand their unique experiences and challenges, and support their social, emotional, and scholastic growth
- Impact — SAYA
At SAYA, we are dedicated to delivering impactful programs to a growing number of youth each year - fueled by the commitment of our volunteers, supporters, partners, and leadership
- Our Team — SAYA
Prior to joining SAYA, she worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she worked collaboratively with non-profits on program evaluation for chronic diseases She is passionate about utilizing data to enact change and supporting efforts to better social and health equity
- Mission — SAYA
SAYA serves a diverse group of youth, hailing from various ethnic and religious backgrounds - many of whom identify as South Asian, descending from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Guyana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, and Trinidad and Tobago
- Our History — SAYA
Over the course of our history, SAYA has broken down the “model minority” myth, and paved the way for greater attention and investments in social services for the South Asian population
- Our Board — SAYA
Wellness Warrior; Health, Reiki and Yoga Teacher Rippi Gill Rangwala * Community Member Bharat Sawhney Partner, Sia Partners Radhika Sehgal Community Member Zarme Shahnawaz Family Physician and Medical Educator Sheetal Sheth Actress, Author, Producer Arun Subramanian Community Member Sonia B Sisodia * Executive Director, SAYA * Executive
- Give the Gift of Education — SAYA
Established in 2014, the SAYA Scholarship Fund is a need-based, individual donor-supported initiative dedicated to helping New York City’s South Asian youth mitigate the costs of attending college
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