Heartbreaking images of Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence remind us of the inequitable impact of war on vulnerable populations.

by Rachna Khare, Daya Executive Director As a sophomore in college I was introduced to Robert M Pirsig's classic philosophical book, Zen...

With schools back in session, parents and children prepare for a productive and fun school year by buying the best school supplies and...

Lakshmy Parameswaran’s article published in 1996 gave voice to cultural-specific issues in our community and inspired the founding of Daya.

By Swati Singh A book filled with self-healing and sacred truths, “Her Brave Journey” is a novel which seeks to inspire, empower, and...

We are blown away by the innovative ideas and relationships we develop because of our community supporters. One long-time donor and...

By Shazila Siddiqui Book review of Silent No More by Iram Gilani Iram Gilani writes a very vulnerable and compelling guide to help...

Minoo is a passionate and dedicated volunteer at Daya for the past year and a half. She considers herself a world citizen as she was born...

Today, the family of George Floyd will lay him to rest in our hometown. To the loved ones, the community, the city, and country we at...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at Daya we decided to continue our community educational events on an online platform. If you missed the...

By Tishya Bedi, Daya Intern April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Due to the stigma of sexual violence, there is a lot of false...

Written by Roshni, a participant of the Daya South Asians For Empowerment Youth Program I first heard of Daya when my parents referred a...

To the many friends of Daya, This month we stop to give thanks for the people and things in our life. For me, Daya holds a very special...

Almost 24 years ago, Daya was started by a group of volunteers who gave of their time, skills, and conviction to stop domestic violence...

Today we kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s natural to think of domestic violence as a private issue – it happens behind...

Since 2016, Daya has provided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment to help clients process their trauma. After...

''When you meet Nusrat you can tell that this is not an ordinary woman. She is a true hero, a superwoman. Her special forces are her...

Did you know that domestic abuse or intimate partner violence is most prevalent amongst 18 to 24 years old? This alarming statistic shows...

Every 92 seconds, a person is sexually assaulted in the United States.* On average, there are 321,500 victims (age 12 or older) of rape...

Aparna Asthana is a dedicated volunteer, Daya board member, and philanthropist among the many other roles she takes on. Aparna has always...