named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
The Hands Project
Support program for girls and women affected by female genital cutting, offering culturally attuned care and resources
Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Program
Provides case management, legal support, counseling, housing assistance, and job search support to African immigrant women fleeing gender-based violence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building and resource dissemination for peer organizationsProduces and distributes training materials, reports, and educational resources to strengthen the capacity of peer organizations and community partners working with African and other immigrant populations.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Direct support services for African immigrant women and survivors of gender-based violenceProvides individualized case management, mental health counseling, legal support, and emergency assistance—including shelter placement and basic needs—to African immigrant women, children, and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and culturally sanctioned violence in New York City. Services are culturally attuned and offered in multiple languages.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health access and insurance enrollment supportAssists individuals in enrolling in low- or no-cost health insurance and medical care programs such as NYC Care through direct outreach, case management, and follow-up via digital forms and phone contact.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Publishing research reports on African immigrant women and youthConducts and publishes original research on issues affecting African immigrant communities, including early and forced marriage, sexual and reproductive health needs of immigrant youth, barriers to English language learning, and women’s entrepreneurship in the informal economy.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Reproductive and community wellness educationDelivers reproductive health education, outreach, and workshops on healthy relationships and sexual health through the Community Wellness department; creates a safe, community-led space for African immigrant girls, women, and those assigned female at birth in New York City.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- The Hands Project – specialized support for women affected by female genital cutting (FGC)Operates a dedicated program providing culturally specific case management, counseling, health access, and advocacy for African immigrant women and girls affected by female genital cutting in the Bronx and broader New York City area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.45M
Contributions & grants$2.45M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$400%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.74M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$868K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$824K
Cash$453K
Investments$0
Liabilities$377K
Net assets$447K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEINAB EYEGA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $128K |
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Advocates for Muslim Youth Project Partner — Collaborated on the publication of the report on sexual and reproductive health needs of immigrant youth.
- African Health Project Partner — Collaborated on the publication of the report on sexual and reproductive health needs of immigrant youth.
- CUNY School of Public Health Partner — Collaborates on extending activism beyond the 16 Days campaign through shared initiatives like "From 16 to 365 Days of Activism to End GBV".
- CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College Network — Alumni affiliation and professional connection through staff education
- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Network — Alumni affiliation and professional connection through staff education
- Community-based organizations Partner — Works with community-based organizations to co-develop and sustain priority projects for immigrant women and families.
- Faith centers Partner — Partners with faith centers to support community-based initiatives and service delivery.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Workspace and Google Forms to manage NYC Care assistance requests and maintain data confidentiality.
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Network — Previous employment site for staff, indicating professional network ties
- NYC Care Partner — Collaborates with NYC Care to assist individuals in accessing low or no-cost health care.
- New York Health Foundation Network — Previous employment site for staff, indicating professional network ties
- Public Health Solutions Network — Previous employment site for staff, indicating professional network ties
- Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to develop and maintain priority projects serving African immigrant women and families.
- Tiguidanke Partner — Former client and now Case Manager at Sauti Yetu, representing staff with lived experience.
- United Nations Network — Recognized in connection with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGC.
- United Nations Population Fund Partner — Collaborates on resources related to survivor-led initiatives for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGC.
- United States Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health Funder — Provided support for the publication of the report on sexual and reproductive health needs of immigrant youth.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Empowerment Modelmethodology: community_led_designBy centering programs on the self-identified needs of African immigrant women and involving them directly in designing services, the organization fosters agency, trust, and culturally relevant solutions that improve individual and community well-being because meaningful participation drives sustainable change.
- Lived Experience-Integrated Service Deliverymethodology: lived_experience_integrationBy integrating staff lived experience with professional expertise in immigration, gender-based violence, and social service navigation, the organization delivers more trustworthy, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed services because shared experience builds rapport and reduces systemic barriers to engagement.
- Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework that respects religious, cultural, and gender identities, the organization improves client safety and access to care because this approach minimizes retraumatization and honors client autonomy while supporting survivors across diverse backgrounds.