NISA’s First Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat
This last weekend, WVMA and NISA teamed up to host Ustadha @lobna.mulla and Shaykh Suhail Mulla for their Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat. 30 couples spent a blessed weekend in Los […]
Eid Gifts for Women & Children in NISA homes
A huge shoutout to #GirlsSquad who with their time, efforts, and funds handpicked and packaged Eid gifts for our sisters and children at our NISA homes. May Allah grant you […]
NISA Walk 2022 Event Recap
Thank you to all who participated in our third annual Walkathon. Please see 𝐰𝐡𝐲 we walk as captured by some of the participants.
Candlelight Vigil to spread awareness about Domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence (DV) awareness month. Four advocacy groups organized a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of DV victims and survivors at the Fremont City Hall in mid-October. […]
The Case for Batterer Intervention Programs
Domestic violence (DV) is a pattern of abuse and coercive behavior that includes physical, psychological, sexual, verbal, economic, and spiritual abuse.1 Power and control are the underlying purposes of the […]
NISA with Averroes High School at the Student Expo & World Cafe
NISA was offered the opportunity to spread its mission and collaborate with Averroes High School at the Student Expo & World Cafe event on May 24th at Ohlone College.
Mind, Matter, and The Soul
A conversation with Dr. Rania Awwad about her multi-faceted work in celebration of international women’s day
Employee Testimonials
Saha Jamshed My passion for working with an organization like NISA dates back to my early childhood. My father, a pediatrician at Kabul Hospital, passed away unexpectedly a few months after […]
Impacts of Abuse on Children
Authors: Nancy Crespo, Darien Nisbett, Malalai Olomi Experiencing or witnessing domestic violence (DV) may be traumatic and stressful, affecting every phase of a child’s life, growth, and development.1 Child abuse […]