Last Saturday morning was a powerful time spent in community, healing, and empowerment.

As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we came together to honor survivors and stand in solidarity with those who have tragically lost their lives to violence. The morning began with a centering, calming yoga session led by Ambuja Kajeepeta, followed by a solidarity walk with community members. Afterward, we gathered inside for a moving candlelight vigil to remember the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia over the past year, highlighted by Anju Gattani (@anju_gattani27) reading her own moving poetry. To close out the event, attendees joined together to craft and design empowering quotes on tote bags for our clients. A heartfelt thank you to NAAAP Atlanta (@naaapatl) for organizing this event for us, to Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (@advancing_justice_atl) for hosting us at your office, and to our wonderful food sponsors, Saffron Cafe (for the samosas and chai) and Murray's in a Hurry Duluth @murraysinahurryduluth (for the pizza and salad). We are also grateful to Shetal Shah, Vaishali Mahadevia, and parents from the Paideia School (@piasiasociety) for the beautiful lanterns, Ambuja Kajeepeta for the relaxing yoga, Anju Gattani for sharing her poetry, and Raksha Youth members Sanjay and Keshav for your help! Swipe through to see the highlights from the day!