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Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity is a community-based organization aimed at eliminating violence in the API community. #monsooniowa

School jitters don’t just happen to kids, but to

School jitters don’t just happen to kids, but to first-time parents and caregivers as well. Thank you to @phciowa nurse, Genevieve Lifka-Reselman, and @desmoinespublicschools teacher, Kayla Cam, for helping soothe those nerves at July’s MoM’s group session held at @joujoudsm in Des Moines.

The event educated parents on things like school vaccinations, state-registered daycare requirements, and social stories as a way to prep for school. Each child received a book for attending!

Hear from Karen women about their experiences with

Hear from Karen women about their experiences with public nursing and the challenges they face. Let’s break the stigma together 💪

Open to all Asian women! Materials for group activity provided.

For more information, contact Soe Moe at soe@monsooniowa.org

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#MonsoonIowa #EnergyCircle #Breastfeeding #CommunityGathering #SupportMothers

Join us for a special event, “Sound & Harmony,” on Saturday, July 27 from 1pm to 3pm at the Maquoketa Area Family YMCA! All Pacific Islanders are invited to a drum circle and an in-depth conversation about peace and healing within families and communities 🥁✨

For more info, contact Danya Albert at danya@monsooniowa.org

#MonsoonIowa #SoundAndHarmony #PacificIslanders #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityHealing

🍎 Join Monsoon’s Community Health Outreach te

🍎 Join Monsoon’s Community Health Outreach team and JouJou for a Q&A session with an API kindergarten teacher from DMPS and a registered nurse from Primary Health Care. Get insights on preparing your child for preschool or kindergarten, including emotional readiness and vaccination updates. This event is perfect for families with children aged 6 and under. Stay after to play at JouJou, an indoor play space guided by Montessori principles.

When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Address: JouJou - 906 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312

🍎 To RSVP or for more information please contact Violet Baccam at violet@monsooniowa.org.

Special thank you to Heather from @kin.dsm for cap

Special thank you to Heather from @kin.dsm for capturing the auras of individuals navigating parenthood — and an even bigger thanks to participants who joined us in conversation, laughter, tears, and joy this morning.

feeling more connected to others in this journey of parenthoood after this month’s MoM’s group, a monthly wisdom circle for parents and caregivers ✨

*Permission was given from all individuals to share participant photos from the event*

📸 by Kieu Ly

Embrace the power of art and community this Elder

Embrace the power of art and community this Elder Abuse Awareness. Come transform your stories into art and rejuvenate your spirit with Monsoon 🎨✨

For more information, contact Danya Albert at danya@monsooniowa.org

#ElderAbuseAwareness #ArtHeals #CommunityHealing #APIElders #MonsoonIowa #MonsoonEnergyCircle

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