Laal NYC is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 to help Bangladeshi women live healthy, engaged, and joyful lives. Many Bangladeshi immigrant women face isolation and mental health challenges. Laal NYC offers a wide range of support to help these women, including language classes, healthcare information, and mental health resources.
Laal conducts surveys and research to understand the needs of Bangladeshi women in the Bronx. This information helps them create programs that are specifically helpful to the community. Recognizing the isolation and mental health challenges faced by many Bangladeshi immigrant women, Laal NYC offers a holistic approach to empowerment, addressing issues from language barriers to reproductive health in a safe and supportive environment.
The organization primarily focuses on serving Bangladeshi women living in Norwood, Bronx. Laal NYC funds its programs and activities through grant allocation, donor support, and fundraising events.
Laal NYC Programs and Services
- English Conversation Classes: English language classes at different levels are provided to help women adjust to life in the Bronx and the USA.
- Wellness Programs: Focuses on physical and mental health through culturally relevant activities.
- Mental Health Support: Offers mental health information in Bangla and Sylheti, a commonly spoken Bangla dialect in the Bronx.
- Data Collection: Gathers and analyzes information to improve their programs and understand the community’s needs.
- Reproductive Justice: Improves access to reproductive justice and well-being for Bangladeshi women through research, education, and advocacy.
- Community Garden: Provides a space for women to connect with nature, grow food, and relax.
- Support Groups: Bangladeshi women can come together to share experiences, support each other, and find solutions to common challenges.
- Food Assistance: Partners with local grocery stores to provide food resources (panty and discount) for the community.
- Civic Engagement: Encourages Bangladeshi women to participate in voting, activism, and other civic activities.
Laal NYC Team:
Executive Director & Co-Founder: Sanjana Khan
Co-Founder: Ayesha Akhtar
Director of Development: Unzila Chowdhury
Executive Assistant & Operations Associate: Muneeba Hassan
Data & Research Manager: Hamida Chumpa
Programs & Research Coordinator: Mohua Sultana
Program Assistant & Citizenship Instructor: Rumana Sayeed
Office & Social Media Assistant: Shamina Akthar
Events Coordinator: Khadija Kolya
Mental health Support Lead: Mousumi Sabin
Senior Accountant: Mina Islam
Grants Administrator: Jamila Khan
Public Health Researcher: Rubana Hossain
Community Outreach Coordinator: Samsun Chowdhury
Community Outreach Coordinator: Nasima Alam
ESL Instructor: Zakeiya Sadique