South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC)

About South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC)
South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022 with the mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting emotional, physical and social wellbeing in the South Asian American community through arts, education, and community-building. 

Despite 1 in 5 South Asians experiencing mood or anxiety disorders, cultural stigma and a lack of culturally competent care often prevent individuals from seeking help.

SAAFC is changing this by:

• Breaking stigma through storytelling and community dialogue
• Creating safe spaces for mental health conversations
• Promoting culturally sensitive mental healthcare

With your help, we are continuing to create spaces where individuals can openly discuss mental health, address unique challenges, and build a strong network of support.

With your support, SAAFC has been able to:

• Art: Showcase 100+ original art pieces and produce a 3-part mental health docuseries with over 15,000 views per episode.
• Community: Engage 700+ attendees, build partnerships with 50+ organizations, and grow our social media following to nearly 20,000.
• Education: Host 5 virtual workshops with 20-30 attendees each, along with expert panels on mental health topics such as suicide, in-law boundaries, and mental health in immigrant communities.