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November 2022 Community Assessment

November 2022 Community Assessment

Posted by Ann Nguyen on March 29, 2024

Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity Community Assessment, November 2022

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

🌿 Grown-Up & Me Movement Class 🌿 Come join

🌿 Grown-Up & Me Movement Class 🌿

Come join us for a special bonding experience designed for parents/caregivers, and little ones! This class combines gentle movement, playful yoga poses, and mindfulness activities to help you connect, relax, and move together. Perfect for all ages, the session encourages joyful interaction and a chance to build community with other families.

🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10-11:30am
📍 Location: Franklin Avenue Library - 5000 Franklin Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310
💫 What to Expect: Fun movement activities, simple yoga poses, and calm breathing exercises tailored for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together. Bring your own water bottles. Yoga mats and a light snack will be provided.

Translation and transportation services available upon request. Please RSVP by replying to this email or by contacting Violet Baccam at violet@monsooniowa.org.

Monsoon advocate Sarann Thim, second from left, is

Monsoon advocate Sarann Thim, second from left, is flanked from left by Dim Muan Kim of EMBARC; Pauline Muhikira of Nisaa; and Nancy Medel of LUNA at a panel discussion on culturally specific services to victims of gender-based violence during the annual Refugee Alliance of Central lowa summit on November 22 in Des Moines. Monsoon also had a resources table at the daylong event that drew a large crowd.

Photo credits: Kate Bailly, Keshia Palmer and Sarann Thim

#api #monsooniowa #RACI

Pacific Islanders in Iowa, let’s pass down a leg

Pacific Islanders in Iowa, let’s pass down a legacy of peace! Join Monsoon on December 14 as we “Pass the Parcel” and share our hopes for future generations. Together, we’ll reflect on lessons learned this year, passing along wisdom and values to uplift and strengthen our communities. Bring your voice, your stories, and let’s shape a brighter future together 💬❣️

💌 For more information, reach out to Aiyuko Maun at aiyuko@monsooniowa.org.

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#MonsoonIowa #MonsoonEnergyCircle #PacificIslanders #IowaPI #IowaAPI #CommunityGathering #CommunitySupport

Calling all Pacific Islanders in Iowa! Join us for

Calling all Pacific Islanders in Iowa! Join us for our December Energy Circle as we come together to strengthen our understanding of what unity means in the fight against gender-based violence. Let's create a space of support, healing, and solidarity to close out the year 💞🌏

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

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#MonsoonIowa #IowaAPI #PacificIslander #EnergyCircle #CommunityGathering #CommunitySupport #Unity #EndGBV

So much fun was had this morning, Saturday Nov. 9t

So much fun was had this morning, Saturday Nov. 9th, at Culinary Annex with Chef Cass and our Mothers of Monsoon Wisdom Circle! Caregivers and their littles enjoyed learning how to make homemade onigiri (Japanese rice balls) using rice, different proteins, and lots of veggies 🍙🍱

On this day, 11/6, Monsoon advocates Aiyuko Maun a

On this day, 11/6, Monsoon advocates Aiyuko Maun and Danya Albert conducted 2 training sessions on Pacific Islander communities and cultural needs with City and School Officials, Health Providers, Law Enforcements, Child Protective Services and other service providers at the Marshalltown Police Department, Iowa.

Photo Credit: 📸 Mike Tupper and Anna Vaughn

#monsooniowa #marshalltownpd #api #pacificislandersiniowa

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