SEWA-AIFW
Serving, supporting, & enhancing family wellness for the South Asian community
Our Mission
Sewa-Aifw is a nonprofit organization committed to serving, supporting, and enhancing family wellness for the South Asian community, especially the vulnerable and underserved, in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota. We provide health care access, wellness information and resources, access to family violence resources and supports, and elder socialization activities
We envision a South Asian community that is healthy and violence-free, with self-determined women and engaged and supported elders and families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ummid for Safety
SEWA-AIFW is honored to host our 2nd annual "Ummid for Safety" event, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. As a South Asian organization committed to preventing gender-based violence across our communities and diaspora, we are hoping to celebrate ourselves and our community through mediums of art, writing, and immersive healing experiences.
We are hosting this event on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 12-5 PM.
RSVPing is mandatory.
This event is free to all community members.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April is a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), this month, we support advocates, survivors, their families, and the community unite to engage in open dialogue about sexual violence.
SEWA-AIFW brings to you SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for life)
In collaboration with Juniper, SEWA-AIFW brings to you SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for life). Please join us for this strength, balance and fitness program.
Spring Classes from:
April 7th - June 27th
Monday in person 11am - 3pm
Thursday on Zoom 1pm – 3pm
For more information or to Register:
Bharati Mehta : bharati@sewa-aifw.org
Rohini Ramanuj: rohini@sewa-aifw.org
Phone Number: 763-205-9873
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SEWA-AIFW invites you to the annual Health & Resources Fair
Date: May 17th, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: SEWA-AIFW Office – 6645 James Avenue, N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
More details to come…
SEWA-AIFW invites you to a sensory and family friendly bowling event
April is nationally recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, to celebrate, truly support and foster acceptance and respect towards individuals with autism.
As an organization geared towards facilitating total family wellness in the South Asian diaspora, SEWA is committed to making our programming more accessible, thoughtful, inclusive, and supportive for South Asian people with autism and neurodiverse communities in general.
Our monthly support program, SAPNA, will be hosting a special event on Sunday, April 6 from 5-7 PM, for a sensory and family friendly bowling event at Park Tavern.
Please join us with your families to uplift our community, build connections, and share experiences with each other.
Please RSVP with shradha@sewa-aifw.org.
Senior Social - In Person Event
SEWA-AIFW is hosting a senior social event.
Fun activities such as meditation, yoga, aerobics and other special topics. Join us for Gup-Shup, light lunch & Chai.
Monday, March 11th, 2025
11:00am to 3:00pm
For additional information or to RSVP:
Please contact rohini@sewa-aifw.org
Senior Social - Virtual Event
SEWA-AIFW hosts a senior social virtual event every Thursday!
Activities vary each week. Reach out for additional information and topics for the session (or reference the weekly flyer).
Thursday afternoons (Contact the senior team for timings)
For additional information:
Please contact rohini@sewa-aifw.org & 612-422-3276
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SAPNA Monthly Events
SEWA-AIFW is hosting SAPNA (South Asian Persons of Neurodiverse Abilities) events.
Every 1st Saturday of the month - Parents support group along with social skills format group for ASD/Neurodivergent youth as well as youth programs group for siblings.
Timings: 12pm - 2 pm (timings could vary)
Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month - Individual academic and behavior support for ASD/Neurodivergent youth.
Timings: 2pm - 4pm (timings could vary)
Everyone is welcome!
For more Information, reach out to:
Monthly Health Clinics
SEWA-AIFW hosts free monthly health clinics for the South Asian Community.
S. V. Temple, 7615 Metro Blvd., Edina, MN
Every 1st Saturday of the month.
Timing: 11am to 2pm
Sikh Society of Minnesota (Gurudwara), 9000 West Bloomington Frwy, Bloomington, MN
Every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Timing: 11am to 2pm
Hindu Temple of MN, 10530 Troy Ln. N., Maple Grove, MN
Every 4th Sunday of the month.
Timing: 11am to 2pm
For additional information: Call 952-905-4640
Monthly Men's Circle
SEWA-AIFW hosts monthly Men's Circle.
Men's Circle meets every 3rd Saturday of the month.
For more information: Call 952-905-4640