Asha-Ray Of Hope

Area Served

About Asha-Ray Of Hope

ASHA Ray of Hope was established by members of the South Asian community from many different backgrounds: physicians, educators, entrepreneurs, that became cognizant of how vulnerable South Asian women in the United States are to domestic violence. Cultural socialization, recent immigration, loss of traditional family support, lack of proficiency in English, as well as unfamiliarity with the laws and services of the United States keep many women confined in abusive situations. Asha Ray of Hope’s objective is to reach out to these women and provide information and support during their crises. To this end, Asha has introduced innovative intervention methods that combine advocacy practices of this country with culturally appropriate traditional techniques in a manner that offers South Asian women acceptable alternatives to living with violence. Asha Ray of Hope continues to centralize women’s needs and interests in all its organizational decisions and service provision. We create a safe place with a full range of culturally-sensitive, language-specific information, support, services, and advocacy for South Asian women facing abuse in their lives; and, we work to inform, actively engage, and mobilize the South Asian community in the movement to end violence against women. We embrace diversity and provide culturally sensitive services delivered with compassion and respect. Supporting South Asian women and their families to achieve safety; empowering our community to become stronger; and advocating for broader social change.