who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Community-led research on health and social needs LAAL NYCresearchConducts community-led research including needs-based assessments, demographic surveys, and targeted data collection (e.g., mental health, reproductive health, and census representation) to inform programs and policies for Bengali women in Norwood; includes a three-year project on reproductive health access and a 2020 survey of 300 womxn on mental health needs.
- Cultural and community engagement events LAAL NYCdirect serviceHosts cultural celebration events featuring Bangladeshi food and live performances by local artists to strengthen community ties and cultural identity.
- ESL and conversational English instruction for Bengali women LAAL NYCdirect serviceOffers weekly beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL and conversational English classes for Bengali-speaking women in the Bronx to support linguistic and cultural adaptation.
- Food pantry and emergency relief services LAAL NYCdirect serviceOperates a food pantry in Norwood in partnership with NYC's Test & Trace Program and Dhaka Discount Grocery; distributed groceries and cash aid to over 80 families through the COVID-19 Relief Fund, including support for 30 families via a $10,000 NYC Impact Grant, with all cash aid issued in the womxn's name.
- Housing rights and civic information translation LAAL NYCdirect serviceTranslates critical civic and legal information, such as the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants' Eviction Prevention Brochure, into Bangla to improve access to housing rights for Bengali-speaking tenants.
- Mental health and peer support programming LAAL NYCdirect serviceOperates a women's support group in Norwood that facilitates peer-led discussions on mental health, social isolation, health, education, housing, and food gardening; incorporates movement and yoga in Bangla as a mental health strategy.
- Policy advocacy and coalition building LAAL NYCadvocacyCo-founded a coalition of Bronx-based residents, community, faith, and labor organizations to develop city-level policy priorities for the Bronx, advancing advocacy at the systemic level.
- Program documentation and reporting LAAL NYCdirect serviceProduces annual reports that document program workflows and organizational responses to identified vulnerabilities among Bengali women in the Bronx.
- Resource generation through merchandise sales LAAL NYCdirect serviceUses profits from merchandise sales to fund and provide resources to Bengali women in the Bronx.
- Sex education and reproductive health resources LAAL NYCdirect serviceProvides sex education in Bangla and co-develops culturally tailored resources such as brochures addressing myths about reproductive health and the COVID-19 vaccine, aiming to reduce stigma and misinformation in the Bengali community.
- Worker-owned cooperative and economic empowerment initiative LAAL NYCcapacity buildingLaunched LAAL X, a worker-owned cooperative initiative, to educate and economically empower the Bengali community in preparation for public health and economic challenges, including the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Empowering women through education MOM FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceUndertakes activities to foster peace, equality, and justice in society by educating and empowering women.
- Supporting women's empowerment and life transformation WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE INCdirect serviceImplements programs focused on empowering women and transforming lives in Africa and Asia through on-the-ground initiatives and partnerships.
- Empowering women and girl children in education and professional leadership THE MISSIONARIES OF MERCY INCdirect serviceOffers programs and opportunities aimed at advancing women and girls in education and professional leadership roles.
- Funding small income generation programs for women through financial assistance THE MISSIONARIES OF MERCY INCdirect serviceProvides financial support to women's self-help groups to enable small-scale income generation initiatives.
- Recruiting volunteer advocates THE MISSIONARIES OF MERCY INCdirect serviceEngages and recruits individuals to serve as volunteer advocates in support of its mission-driven activities.
- Advancing educational opportunities for women MACEMW CORPdirect serviceFocuses on expanding access to education for women as part of its core mission and programming.
- Arabic language instruction MACEMW CORPdirect serviceOffers Arabic language classes on Saturdays to support educational and cultural engagement.