Established in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a youth development organization providing holistic, impactful, free, year-round programming to underserved New York City youth.

Within our after school and summer programming, SAYA provides our diverse students with allies within the school system who understand their unique experiences and challenges, and support their …

Prior to joining SAYA, she worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she worked collaboratively with non-profits on program evaluation for chronic diseases. She is passionate about …

Over the course of our history, SAYA has broken down the “model minority” myth, and paved the way for greater attention and investments in social services for the South Asian population.

SAYA serves a diverse group of youth, hailing from various ethnic and religious backgrounds - many of whom identify as South Asian, descending from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, …

At SAYA, we are dedicated to delivering impactful programs to a growing number of youth each year - fueled by the commitment of our volunteers, supporters, partners, and leadership.

Established in 2014, the SAYA Scholarship Fund is a need-based, individual donor-supported initiative dedicated to helping New York City’s South Asian youth mitigate the costs of attending college.

We invite you to join us on May 10th at Pier Sixty for an unforgettable evening of celebration, where we will honor these distinguished individuals, reflect on SAYA's impact in the community, and uplift the …

As part of the SAYA community, you will belong to a diverse and passionate family, grow your professional skills, and thrive alongside SAYA’s amazing youth. Join us in helping build bright futures!

Young people also learn valuable skills such as personal finance and negotiation, to help them continue to grow their independence throughout their time at SAYA, in college, and beyond.