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YOU ARE Invited

2019 Fundraiser: CHALLENGING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMAS IN SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITIES

SAWA is hosting its annual fundraiser/awareness event on April 28, 2019 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, followed by networking + dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing, MI.

This event will consist of panel discussions and interactive sessions with the audience to bring our collective attention to the awareness, acceptance, and access to resources required to challenge mental health stigmas in South Asian communities. Although the focus at this event is on South Asian communities, the discussion can easily be applicable to all communities nationally and globally.


The featured speakers at the event include: Deputy Medical Director of American Psychiatric Association - Dr. Ranna Parekh and Consul General of Pakistan (Houston, TX) - Ms. Aisha Farooqui.

Email at sawagreaterlansing@gmail.com for further questions, partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
RSVP
By clicking on the event flyer
OR by visiting SAWA Facebook page.

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Sponsors

Our sincere thanks for the generous support from the Sponsors of our Spring 2019 Event:
1) The Law Firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
2) Lansing Board of Water and Light 
3) Wells Fargo Advisors - East Lansing Branch
4) Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
​5) **Michigan State University India Council
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This program has been generously supported by the India Council. The India Council endowment was established at Michigan State University through donations made primarily by the local Indian Community. The purposes of the India Council are to encourage and stimulate interest in India by promoting and supporting educational, cultural, and other activities like this program. We are proud of our association with the India Council and extend our heartfelt thanks to it.]
6) Michigan State University Muslim Studies Center
7) Michigan State University Department of Psychiatry
8) Michigan State University Institute for Global Health
9) Krishna Catering & Restaurant, Farmington Hills, MI
​10) More to be confirmed soon...

Partner Organizations for Spring 2019 Event:
1) National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Lansing
2) Sanjeevani Chicago

Past Events

Na Maloom Afraad (Unknown People) 2016
2016 Muslim Cultures in South Asian Cinema.  The film series is presented by Jyotsna Singh, Swarnavel Pillai, Karin Zitzewitz, Sean Pue, and Rajiv Ranjan.  Films begin at 6 p.m. and end at approximately 8 p.m.

Na Maloom Afraad is a comedy thriller that is filmed mainly in Saddar Town. Na Maloom is one of few films developed only in Pakistan. The story is about three poor individuals struggling to become rich with sometimes questionable moral ways.
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Spring Festivities of South Asia
Celebrate South Asian Women's Association of Greater Lansing's first public event. Come join the fun.
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A Jugalbandi By The Legends
Please come and enjoy an evening of beautiful Indian music.
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BEHIND THE CULTURAL VEIL
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FILM SCREENING EARTH BY DEEPA MEHTA
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LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE
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