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 within the South Asian American community. 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 through art, education, and community building.

With your support, SAAFC has been able to:

Art: Showcase 100+ original art pieces and produce original media including a 3-part mental health docuseries with over 15,000 views per episode and launch of a new podcast.
Community: Engage 1000+ attendees, build partnerships with 50+ organizations, and grow our social media following to nearly 20,000.
Education: Host 7 virtual workshops with an average of 30 attendees each, along with expert panels on mental health topics such as suicide, in-law boundaries, and mental health in immigrant communities.

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