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Our Services – In 7 South Asian Languages OBJECTIVES

• Sakhi for South Asian Women’s mission and services • Best practices applicable to all communities and

other culture-specific organizations • Identify positive strategies for client engagement

INTRODUCTION

CLIENT PROFILE

Of our clients:

• 75% live below the poverty line • 95% are recent immigrants • 85% are heads of households • 80% are mothers

Sakhi offers services in 7 South Asian languages

SOUTH ASIA

India Pakistan

Bangladesh Sri Lanka

Nepal Indo-Caribbean

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Our Services – In 7 South Asian Languages

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Provide case management, crisis response, safety-planning, legal clinics, translation assistance and

advocacy in court

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Provide trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate services,

including crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Provide economic support to survivors through case management, job

counseling, resume help, access to public benefits etc

WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE YOUTH SERVICES

Hosts programs and workshops that provide South Asian youth with positive social, emotional and academic support

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Organizes & participates in forums, conferences, marches, & panels in

order to educate & build awareness. 6

Responds to the health needs of survivors including referrals,

advocacy and outreach

SAKHI SERVICES

MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

Mindfulness Workshops are every month as part of a support group for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Mindfulness-based intervention is designed to help with stress, trauma exposure and depression. Survivors may like how this practice is different from some traditional mental health interventions— it doesn’t involve the processing or re-experiencing of traumatic experiences Objectives: Reduce stress and foster a sense of community

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Our Services – In 7 South Asian Languages TOPICS

"You are what you eat" March 19, 2016

"The importance of sleep" April 16, 2016

"Happy place and hobbies" May 14, 2016

"Yoga and Breathing" August 20, 2016

"Art Therapy" October 7, 2016

"Gibney Dance Workshop" February 17, 2017

"Drama Therapy" April 7, 2016

”Music Therapy" May 16, 2017

MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

TESTIMONIALS

“Today I discussed in the group what my life was like in Bangladesh and how I need to take care of myself. I just

realized that I am not only a mother and ex wife of a man I am a human being and I deserve to live well” – K.M.

Clients said they wanted to take the love, laughter, positivity, sense of community with them. And wanted

to leave regret, negativity, hurt, tears behind in the box.

realized that I am not only a mother and ex wife of a man I

There was a client who drew a simple picture and then she brought it to

life. She had drawn two flowers that represented her two boys, and herself in the middle. She had also drawn a sun and a storm. She tells the group

that she is wanting custody of her two sons, and there is a storm that is in her life. Though, through the storm there is a light from the sun that shines

upon her and her two sons.

NAVIGATE YOUR CITY

The latest community development program by Sakhi, aims to empower and unite survivors of

domestic violence. This social group, which meets every quarter, focuses on strengthening the links

between survivors and their community

The program is designed to introduce clients to New York City, its everyday life, and its famous landmarks.

With program involvement, we eventually aim to alleviate loneliness and

feelings of isolation for survivors

Supporting survivors of domestic violence

World Trade Center Memorial (November 2016) • 9 participants and 3 children • All clients learned about the history of the twin towers

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens (August 2016)

• 13 Participants • All participants received a bag, which included a city map, notebook, pen, lunch, and water • Discussion on garden

National Museum of the American Indian (April, 2017)

National Museum of the

Riding the Staten Island Ferry (April, 2017)

TESTIMONIALS

I feel like I can focus on the future and positivity rather than dwell on the past as a result of visiting

the Garden.” - F.B.

"I had hesitated to attend as I didn’t want to take a day off work, if I work I would earn

$90. But I’m very happy that I chose to take the day off and I value my decision and

experience at the Garden" - L.C.

BARRIERS

• Attendance • Fear of community judgment • Undocumented clients are afraid of going out • Timing (weekdays vs. weekends) • Transportation • Levels of Comfort

PROGRAM INCORPORATION

• Include clients when designing your program • Open communication with clients • Strong volunteer pool • Eliminate barriers (transportation, food, child care) • Funding and great leadership • Planning in advance .