Sauti Yetu Center for African Women

02/06/2026

Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Cutting (FGC). This year, Sauti Yetu's Executive Director, Zeinab Eyega, is asking us to take this opportunity to confront an urgent and complex question: do our current immigration policies protect girls--or place them at greater risk?

One thing is clear: zero tolerance for FGC cannot coexist with zero tolerance for immigrant communities.

🔗 Read the full op-ed at sautiyetunyc.org/zerofear or using the link in our bio.

12/19/2025

On December 5th, we shared an evening of community with friends—old and new—of Sauti Yetu! We sampled three types of jollof (Nigerian, Ghanaian, and All Nations), danced, conversed, shopped, and learned more about standing up against gender-based violence. 💜

Thank you to all those who joined our team for the event and to the incredible vendors who made it possible!

🏙️ Venue: Community Room
🍚 Food:
🎧 DJ: Samou’s All Entertainment - Guyzo Le Camer
📸 Photographer: Gabriel Guy

11/28/2025

✨Have you gotten your Activism in Action Calendar yet? ✨

Each day of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, we’re asking our community to take one small, meaningful action to learn, connect, and carry forward a movement to create a safer world for all women. 💟

🤝 Today’s action? Support an organization that supports survivors - it’s a powerful way to be a part of efforts to address and end gender-based violence. If you are able, you can take action by buying a ticket for our Cultural Connections event next Friday, 12/5 or giving to our Activism in Action campaign. You can also help by sharing this to your networks. 🔗 at bit.ly/43Yol0b

We are so grateful for your partnership and support, and we hope to see you on December 5th!

10/16/2025

On this , Sauti Yetu staff are wearing purple in solidarity with - and to show support for - our clients and all people who have experienced domestic violence. As one client put it, these members of our community are powerful, determined and persistent. And so are we, in our mission to stand up against abuse and provide culturally-attuned, trauma-informed care that promotes healing and healthy futures.

💜 Join Us 💜
We can all show our support by wearing purple, learning about warning signs of abuse, and knowing what resources are available. Visit our LinkTree (🔗 in bio) to access resources and see ways to support your community through Sauti Yetu's work.

10/03/2025

✨Where Was Sauti Yetu?✨

📍 The 6th Annual African Immigrant's Commission of New York & Connecticut African Heritage Month Celebration!

Our staff (and our advocates-in-training!) were proud to participate in this event - what a joy to be surrounded by beautiful African fashion, delicious food, inspiring music and vital health and wellness presentations!

Thank you for having us, African Immigrants' Commission of NY&CT,Inc.!

07/11/2025

Those who experience gender-based violence deserve safety, solidarity and support—in their language and with understanding of their culture.

This week, invested $3 million to launch the Culturally Specific Gender Based Violence Initiative. Funding will go directly to community-based organizations that provide culturally-attuned services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence. This means more language access, more legal support, and more critical counseling.

Sauti Yetu is grateful to , , , , and for their leadership, to our partners in The Collective:


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and to all those who came together to advocate for this vital initiative:

05/30/2025

This Eid, help Sauti Yetu make a difference for African immigrant mothers and children!

Access to food, shelter and healthcare is a persistent challenge for African immigrant women and their children in the Bronx, NY - particularly for those who have experienced violence. Your donation will help us provide basic needs support and connect community members to vital social services like WIC, SNAP, family shelters, and healthcare.

Every dollar makes a difference - will you join us?

Providing basic needs assistance to African immigrant mothers and their children in New York City.

05/29/2025

Public education and awareness are key to combating domestic violence. The passage of A7301, which requires sexual and domestic violence awareness posters in cosmetology establishments—like nail and hair braiding salons—is just the start of vital public health education that will help fight gender-based violence in New York City.

Sauti Yetu is grateful to the leadership and support of Assemblymembers Yudelka Tapia, Catalina Cruz, Maryjane Shimsky, Senator Jessica Ramos and the NYSA Majority in passing A7301. We look to to pass S7547 soon!

Learn more at

Requires sexual and domestic violence awareness posters in cosmetology establishments.

05/23/2025

Join us for the Dhul Hijjah Challenge on LaunchGood!

Automate your giving for the first 10 days leading up to Eid - no matter where and how much you give, you're supporting Sauti Yetu in providing emergency assistance to women and families in the Bronx.

Sign up by May 28th at LaunchGood.com/TeamSautiYetuNYC (link in bio, too!).

05/15/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but when people say, “mental health,” what do they actually mean?

05/03/2024

[SLIDE FOR FRENCH] Consent is not a one-time thing. It is a continuous dialogue. When someone says NO, it means NO. Respect others’ boundaries, honor consent, and be a part of a culture that empowers everyone to feel comfortable saying NO.

04/24/2024

Today, our staff got together to rock denim in honor of Denim Day. We wanted to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence.

1. Entire Sauti Yetu Staff
2. Community Wellness Staff
3. Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWAG) Staff
4. Executive Staff