South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) was founded in 1996 to develop the leadership skills and talents of South Asian youth in New York City. Ever since then we've been offering young people a safe space to be themselves.

Over 400 young people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh , Guyana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Trinidad participate in our programs. Some of these teenagers have just recently arrived in the U.S., others were born here. No matter what, they share a bond with each other as South Asian youth. Many young people are faced with cultural identity and problems common to urban American teenagers. Other youth are in need of supportive counseling, introduction to the American school system and society, and general social support

SAYA! is also involved with advocacy efforts, to raise public awareness and promote greater peace and unity among young people of diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Welcome to the SAYA! team!