OUTREACH

THE BLOG OF DAYA HOUSTON

Dec 20, 2022

Language Access is for Everyone: Translating Advocacy Jargon for Crisis Callers

Elisabeth Swim, Daya Helpline Advocate, shares her guidance for providing accessible language to survivors of violence.

Aug 2, 2022

What is elder abuse?

Maria Ruiz, Daya Intern, takes a deep dive into how elder abuse occurs and they ways we can prevent it.

Jun 9, 2022

Trauma-focused Legal Advocacy Series (Part 1)

Dr. Nusrat Ameen, Daya’s Senior Director of Legal Services, explains the importance of trauma-focused legal advocacy for survivors of abuse.

Mar 17, 2022

How War Impacts Vulnerable Populations

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

Feb 17, 2022

Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Fundraising

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

Aug 18, 2021

Domestic Violence doesn't stop at the Classroom Door

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

May 13, 2021

Domestic violence also has cultural factor

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

Apr 11, 2021

Her Brave Journey

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

Dec 28, 2020

Hunger has no Home Here

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

Jul 8, 2020

Silent No More - Book Review

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

Jun 12, 2020

Faces of Daya - Minoo

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...

Jun 8, 2020

Standing in Solidarity

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...

May 20, 2020

April virtual events

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

Apr 14, 2020

Was she really asking for it?

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

Jan 29, 2020

Why I Joined the Daya SAFE Program

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

Nov 26, 2019

Daya Gave Me a New Beginning

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...

Nov 12, 2019

We Can't Do it Without You!

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

Oct 1, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

Sep 16, 2019

Innovative Treatment for Trauma

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

Sep 13, 2019

Faces of Daya: Nusrat

''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...