Join us for Asiyah's 3rd annual Miles for Migrants 5K and Halal Fall Festival! A community celebration bringing together delicious food, family-friendly activities, and a meaningful mission to support refugees and immigrants.

​The festival takes place on Halloween, but we want to make one thing clear: it might be Halloween, but hijab is not a costume. We welcome everyone to connect and enjoy the fall season while respecting the faith and identities of our community.

​🎃 What to expect:

​9am - 12pm: Miles for Migrants 5k Walk/Run
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/miles-for-migrants-5k-walk-and-fall-market-2
* 5K Tickets Regular: $35 after Oct. 12th

​12pm - 4pm: Halal Fall Festival
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​🍔 Variety of Halal Food Vendors
​🍪 Delicious Desserts
​🍵 Yummy Drinks
​🎃 Pumpkin Patch
​🚜 Hay Rides
​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Face Painting & Henna
​🛍️ Entertainment
​🪭 Modest Apparel, Fragrances & Handmade Products

​The suggested festival ticket donation is $5, with 100% of proceeds going toward UNHCR’s work supporting refugees and immigrants, as well as Asiyah’s immigrant services programs.

We will walk/run in remembrance of refugees who have had to walk long and difficult journeys in search of safety, freedom, and a better future.

​Come run. Come walk. Come eat. Come celebrate. Come stand with refugees and immigrants. 💜

Throughout our volunteer events, we’ve focused on supporting domestic violence survivors and single mothers by organizing and cleaning their homes. Creating a clean and inviting environment can significantly impact their lives. Let’s come together to help turn their houses into nurturing homes. Your involvement can truly make a difference!

Throughout our volunteer events, we’ve focused on supporting domestic violence survivors and single mothers by organizing and cleaning their homes. Creating a clean and inviting environment can significantly impact their lives. Let’s come together to help turn their houses into nurturing homes. Your involvement can truly make a difference!

Miles for Migrants is a walk to raise critical funds and awareness for migrants and refugees in NYC. This October, as we mark a year of relentless aggression on Gaza, the Asiyah Women’s Center is stepping up once again and we need your support. Last year, this event helped raise funds to secure housing for families from Gaza. This year, we’re extending that support to families from Gaza, Tunisia, and Yemen who have recently arrived in New York and are working to rebuild their lives. Alongside the walk, we’ll also be hosting a vibrant Cultural Market with food, clothing, and handmade goods.

Morgan's workshop will explore psychological, relational, and physical factors that can impact women’s sexual wellness. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to address common concerns, reduce stigma, and promote healthier connections.

Throughout our volunteer events, we’ve focused on supporting domestic violence survivors and single mothers by organizing and cleaning their homes. Creating a clean and inviting environment can significantly impact their lives. Let’s come together to help turn their houses into nurturing homes. Your involvement can truly make a difference!

Shiza’s workshop will focus on the cultural weight of “log kya kahenge” (what will people say) and how it silently shapes choices, boundaries, and identity. Participants will explore how to recognize this inner voice, question its truth, and shift from fear of judgment to living authentically. They will walk away with tools to reframe limiting thoughts, cultivate emotional resilience, and build a life rooted in inner safety and self-worth.

In Reem’s workshop, participants will learn about the importance of building a resilient nervous system, how to recognize signs of dysregulation, and various tools to support nervous system regulation. We will explore different methods of regulation, including practicing specific exercises. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of their nervous system, how it responds to the world, and a variety of tools to help them regulate themselves.

Throughout our volunteer events, we’ve focused on supporting domestic violence survivors and single mothers by organizing and cleaning their homes. Creating a clean and inviting environment can significantly impact their lives. Let’s come together to help turn their houses into nurturing homes. Your involvement can truly make a difference!

In Naziat’s workshop, participants will leave understanding the signs and symptoms of generational trauma, as well as how to tackle it. Participants will learn about the burdens and emotional weight it has on individuals and generations of unspoken thoughts and feelings that come up. Using psychoeducation and an approach stemming from compassion, healing, and self-discovery, the presenter will focus on how to be aware, practice grounding, and move towards creating a safer environment for oneself. Let us utilize this space to reshape our narratives and retell our stories.

Poetry with PURPOSE! ✊🏽💜✨

The Asiyah Center and a collection of poets are hosting a virtual poetry fundraiser to support our emergency shelter and raise $10,000 to help secure a new housing unit — including a floor specifically for refugees from Gaza.

Join us for an evening of powerful poetry, reflection, and community care featuring writers like Fatimah Asghar, Hanif Abdurraqib, Safia Elhillo, Angel Nafis, and more.

Tickets are $20 (sliding scale available). 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting survivors.

In Jyoti's workshop, participants will explore the often unspoken emotional weight of balancing cultural expectations, family obligations, and personal needs. Through guided self-reflection exercises, group sharing, and cognitive reframing techniques, this session aims to help women recognize and challenge guilt-based thinking. Rooted in a therapeutic approach, the workshop fosters self-compassion and provides tools to navigate the complex intersections of personal identity and cultural responsibility. It’s a space for immigrant women to be seen, supported, and empowered in their journey toward inner balance and healing.

In Jyoti's workshop, participants will explore the often unspoken emotional weight of balancing cultural expectations, family obligations, and personal needs. Through guided self-reflection exercises, group sharing, and cognitive reframing techniques, this session aims to help women recognize and challenge guilt-based thinking. Rooted in a therapeutic approach, the workshop fosters self-compassion and provides tools to navigate the complex intersections of personal identity and cultural responsibility. It’s a space for immigrant women to be seen, supported, and empowered in their journey toward inner balance and healing.

In Zahra’s last two sessions, she explored the role of emotions, different types of emotions, emotional awareness, and how to use an emotion journal. In this upcoming workshop, she will begin by reviewing participants’ journals—inviting those who’ve used them to share, and introducing the practice to newcomers. She will then guide a session on emotional regulation, with a deeper focus on anger—how belief systems and past experiences shape it, how it shows up in the body, and healthy ways to process and express it.

In this workshop, Zahra will will take a deeper look into the different types of emotions, how they physically manifest in the body, and how to recognize and name them more effectively—building a stronger emotional vocabulary in the process. We will also explore practical coping strategies and emotion regulation techniques to better manage overwhelming feelings. By the end of the session, participants will receive a guided framework for using an emotion log to track and reflect on their emotions as part of daily self-care and emotional growth.

The Eid picnic is postponed to tomorrow due to weather, June 8th—same time (3–7 PM) and place (Sheep’s Meadow, Central Park)!

Didn’t make it to last year’s Eid picnic? You missed out—over 1,000 people came through, and it was beautiful. This year, we’re doing it again, and we’d love to see you there. It’s a chill, family-friendly day in the park with good people, fun activities, and space to just enjoy Eid together. Everyone is welcome—men and women alike.

Here’s what to expect: We’ll have games like cornhole, badminton, volleyball, frisbee, football, hula hoops, and even a pull-up bar competition hosted by Sabr Athletics. For those who prefer to keep it lowkey, there’ll be plenty of table games too—think UNO, dominoes, playing cards, and more.

Kids will love the temporary tattoo station, and for those looking for a little healing or creativity, we’ve got an arts and healing space with henna and a chance to write a heartfelt note to a survivor.

We’re also excited to have vendors on-site, including the Very Cool Ice Cream Cart to help you cool off and treat yourself.

What should you bring? Make sure to pack food and drinks for you and your people, a blanket to sit on, and anything you’d like to share—whether it’s extra games, snacks, or good vibes.

Join us for Homegrown Together—an 8-week virtual support group for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants navigating the emotional challenges of starting over. Led by trained facilitators and rooted in compassion, this group offers a safe, intimate circle where stories are held with care and every voice matters.

This offering is part of Asiyah Women’s Center’s Immigrant & Refugee Relief Program, which provides direct services, housing, healthcare navigation, legal advocacy, and emotional support to those forced to rebuild their lives due to displacement, war, or persecution. We’re here for the long haul—and we believe no one should have to heal alone.

Space is limited to 10 participants to preserve a sense of safety and connection.

In this workshop, Zahra will guide participants through a deeper understanding of human emotions and their impact on our daily lives. Far beyond fleeting feelings, emotions shape our decisions, relationships, and sense of self. Drawing on psychological research and practical tools, this session explores how to identify, understand, and work with emotions more effectively. Participants will leave with greater emotional clarity and accessible strategies to support personal growth, communication, and connection.

Join us for Ghanani, a women-only workshop celebrating the rich tradition of Palestinian folkloric song. In a safe and welcoming space, we’ll gather to sing, connect, and honor our cultural roots.

This space is intentionally women-only to ensure everyone feels comfortable participating fully and authentically.

Palestinian folkloric song is more than music — it’s a powerful form of emotional healing. Through shared singing, we nurture mental well-being, relieve stress, and find collective joy in cultural connection. Tea and coffee will be served. No singing experience needed — just bring your voice and your heart.

This Gazan family of 13 has been living in a cramped one-bedroom apartment since arriving in NYC. With your support, we’re finally helping them move into a larger home where they can live comfortably.

We need volunteers May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 6-9PM to help clean, pack, and move. Drivers with cars are especially needed on Friday!

This Gazan family of 13 has been living in a cramped one-bedroom apartment since arriving in NYC. With your support, we’re finally helping them move into a larger home where they can live comfortably.

We need volunteers May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 6-9PM to help clean, pack, and move. Drivers with cars are especially needed on Friday!

This Gazan family of 13 has been living in a cramped one-bedroom apartment since arriving in NYC. With your support, we’re finally helping them move into a larger home where they can live comfortably.

We need volunteers May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 6-9PM to help clean, pack, and move. Drivers with cars are especially needed on Friday!

In this workshop, Zahra will explore how reconnecting with nature can support trauma recovery and emotional well-being. This session delves into the science behind nature's healing effects, drawing on research in ecotherapy, green spaces, and PTSD treatment. Participants will gain practical tools and examples for applying these insights in daily life.

In this workshop, participants will explore the emotion of anger—its purpose, impact, and how it can both protect and harm us. Through reflection and practical tools, we will learn to recognize triggers, understand the signs of anger, and develop healthier responses. This session is designed for survivors to build emotional awareness, reclaim control, and foster self-compassion in how they express and experience anger.

This presentation will educate mothers on the signs and challenges of postpartum depression, offering practical strategies to ease stress in a domestic violence shelter. It will also empower domestic violence survivors by addressing occupational imbalance. Through therapeutic activities and resource connections, participants will rebuild self-awareness, re-engage in meaningful occupations, and make informed choices for a healthier, safer life.

In this workshop, participants will be guided through a journey of self-reconnection and rediscovery of their worth. Through reflection, journaling, and meaningful discussions rooted in both mental wellness and faith, we will explore what it means to feel whole again. This session will provide practical tools to navigate feelings of disconnection, embrace healing, and affirm personal value. Join us in a supportive space to reclaim your identity and leave with a renewed sense of self.

Join us for the last volunteer event of Ramadan at Asiyah! As we get ready for Eid, we’ll be cleaning and organizing our shelter to make it a warm and welcoming space for those in need. Your help will make a big difference as we prepare for this special time!

Join us this Ramadan for a special volunteer event at Asiyah! With Eid around the corner, we’re coming together to clean and organize our shelter, making it a warm and welcoming space for those who rely on it. A little effort goes a long way, and your help will make a big difference!

Join us at Roots & Rivers first Ramadan Market!

The Ramadan Market will be raising funds for domestic abuse survivors and refugees from Palestine, Sudan, and Syria in urgent need of housing at the Asiyah Center.

Ramadan is a time for giving, and your support can change lives. Come shop, eat, and enjoy the evening while making a direct impact on the most vulnerable in our communities and beyond.