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Becoming my Sister’s Ally

An anonymous Daya community member discusses their journey towards becoming a LGBTQ+ ally for a loved one.

May 26

Healing Through Music

By Karuna Antani Read how Karuna used music to help her heal as a public mental health professional, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic

May 13

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 12

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...

Mar 31

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Lakshmy Parameswaran

To close out Women's History Month, we honor another of Daya's 7 visionary founders, Lakshmy Parameswaran. As a Founder, donor,...

Mar 26

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Linlin Yan

Like so many in the Houston community, we count on Lin to start important conversations, connect the community, and fill our hearts with...

Mar 25

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Tehmina Masud

A beacon of hope in our city for over 30 years, we admire Tehmina Masud for finding creative and community-based interventions to reach...

Mar 24

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Dr. Lavannya Pandit

Dr. Lavannya Pandit is proof that movement building strengthens over generations. The daughter of one of Daya's founders, Viji Raman, Dr....

Mar 23

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Chitra Divakaruni

Author, Chitra Divakaruni, has been a decades long supporter of Daya as a volunteer, Board member, and donor. We admire her not only for...

Mar 19

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Dua Quraishi

We first met Dua in her role assisting victims at the Missouri City Police Department. A champion for survivors, especially those facing...

Mar 16

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Padmini Nathan

Padmini Nathan, past Board President and continued supporter, shares her thoughts on the influence Daya has has on her life: For many...

Mar 12

WOMEN WE ADMIRE: Indira Vishnampet

After a preventable tragedy 25 years ago, Indira began her longstanding support of Daya. Since our inception, she has been deeply...

Mar 5

Women We Admire: Usha Peddamatham

As a child, I was influenced by a Kannada novelist who went by her pen name 'Triveni' who, ahead of her time, wrote women centric novels...

Mar 3

Women We Admire: Indrani Goradia

When we think of a leader, advocate, and overall powerhouse, Indrani comes straight to our minds. For decades she has worked with Daya as...

Jan 28

Silenced No More

This personal story was submitted by a survivor who wishes to remain anonymous. TW: sexual abuse I was sexually molested as a child by my...

Jan 11

Leadership Matters

The Daya staff reflects on our Executive Director, Rachna Khare's leadership during the challenges of the pandemic and 2020. Leadership...

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...

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