Preparing Our Community to Vote

Throughout August, AAANY continued our recurring voter-registration outreach outside our Brooklyn office, helping community members register to vote, ask questions, and access important voting information.


Our team continues to make civic participation information more accessible and help community members prepare to make their voices heard.

Connecting Tenants with Housing Resources

AAANY joined the NYC Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement for an Interfaith Tenant Canvass in Flatbush, Brooklyn.


Our team and volunteers connected directly with tenants to share information about housing rights, organizing resources, and available support.


Thank you to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement for bringing community partners together for this important outreach effort.


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Building Mental Health Awareness and Response Skills

AAANY, in partnership with the Healthcare Education Project, hosted an eight-hour Mental Health First Aid Certification Training for community members.


Participants learned how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges, respond during crisis situations, and connect individuals with appropriate support and resources. Participants who completed the full training received Mental Health First Aid certificates.


Thank you to the Healthcare Education Project for facilitating this valuable training.


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Helping Community Members Know Their Rights

AAANY hosted an ICE Know Your Rights Workshop to help community members better understand their rights when interacting with immigration enforcement and learn how to respond safely and confidently.


Through community education, AAANY continues to help immigrant New Yorkers stay informed and prepared.


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Building Safer and More Inclusive Communities

AAANY hosted a Hate Crime Prevention Workshop for students in our intermediate and literacy level ESL classes.


Participants learned more about hate crimes, how to recognize harmful behavior, respond safely, and seek support.


Through education and open discussion, AAANY continues to help students build knowledge and awareness.


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Preparing Youth for What Comes Next

AAANY hosted a “What Happens After High School?” workshop led by our Workforce SYEP interns.


Young participants explored different pathways after graduation, asked questions, and began planning for their next steps.


The workshop provided an opportunity for young people to learn, share, and feel more prepared for what comes next.

Promoting Safety Through Youth Education

AAANY, in collaboration with the Center for Anti Violence Education, hosted an Anti-Violence Workshop for SYEP participants and youth.


Participants learned about violence prevention, personal and community safety, and ways to respond to challenging situations through discussion and interactive activities.


Thank you to the Center for Anti Violence Education for facilitating this important workshop and supporting our youth.


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Creativity Behind the Lens

AAANY’s six-day Outdoor Photography Series with photographer Sean Sirota gave youth ages 14–18 an opportunity to develop their photography skills through hands-on lessons and outdoor activities.


Participants explored camera basics, composition, creative perspectives, portrait photography, and cyanotype while putting their skills into practice in different New York City settings.


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Celebrating Leadership, Service & Legacy

AAANY was proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Marwa Janini, who joined the annual Muslimah Ball hosted by the Muslim Sisters of Staten Island as a guest speaker. She shared reflections on leadership, advocacy, motherhood, and the seeds we plant for future generations.


The evening became even more meaningful when Marwa was surprised with the Legacy of Impact Award, recognizing her leadership, service, and commitment to our communities.


In her words: “We are rooted because of those who planted before us, and we rise so those who come after us can rise even higher.”

Congratulations to Marwa, all the evening’s honorees, and the Muslim Sisters of Staten Island on a beautiful celebration dedicated to recognizing and uplifting women.

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