We are excited to be rolling out yet another year of our prom dress giveaway! Join us in partnership with Maya Smiles Project as we transform our office into a dress boutique for the day and offer free prom dresses to local youth! Dresses are in limited sizes and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Please help us spread the word!

Join South Queens Women’s March for Part IV of our 2026 Mentorship Series — a vibrant evening celebrating Creative Arts 🎨✨

Hear from creatives across design, digital media, music, branding, and entrepreneurship as they share their journeys, experiences, and advice on building a career in the arts and creative industries.

📅 Thursday, June 4th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

🎤 Featuring:
🎨 Paola Delucca — Associate Design Director
🎨 Mia Fermindoza — Live & Digital Director
🎨 Ustad Kamal Sabri — Singer
🎨 Seeta Kanhai — Associate Creative Director
🎨 Dr. Ashvini Persaud — Creative Business Owner

Moderated by SQWM member Anil Persaud 🌟

Whether you’re an artist, student, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone exploring a creative path, this session is designed to inspire meaningful conversation, mentorship, collaboration, and community.

Come ready to ask questions, network with intention, gain insight into the creative industry, and invest in your passions and future. Representation in the arts matters — and so does community. 💫

#SQWM #SouthQueensWomensMarch #MentorshipSeries #CreativeArts #CareerDevelopment

Join South Queens Women’s March for Part III of our 2026 Mentorship Series — an impactful evening highlighting Health Care Practitioners 🩺✨

Hear from professionals across pharmacy operations, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and physician assistant studies as they share their experiences, career journeys, challenges, and advice for those pursuing careers in healthcare.

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

🎤 Featuring:
🩺 Deborah Doodnauth — Pharmacy Operations Manager
🩺 Kyle Wyskida — Rad Tech, University Diagnostic Medical Imaging
🩺 Navindra Tajeshwar — Chief Medical Resident of Internal Medicine
🩺 Dayna Saywack — Physician Assistant Student

Moderated by SQWM member Kirk Persaud 🌟

Whether you’re a student, aspiring healthcare professional, recent graduate, or someone exploring a future in medicine and wellness, this session is designed to create space for mentorship, guidance, networking, and meaningful conversation.

Come ready to ask questions, gain insight into the healthcare field, build connections, and invest in your future. Representation in healthcare matters — and so does community. 💫

#SQWM #SouthQueensWomensMarch #MentorshipSeries #HealthcareProfessionals #CareerDevelopment

Join South Queens Women’s March for Part II of our 2026 Mentorship Series — an empowering evening centered on Law ⚖✨

Hear from accomplished professionals across legal services, government, immigration law, corporate law, and public policy as they share their career journeys, experiences, and advice for those interested in pursuing paths in law and advocacy.

📅 Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

🎤 Featuring:
⚖ Priam Saywack — Deputy Director, Queens Legal Services
⚖ Aminta Kilawan — Senior Legislative Attorney, NYC Council
⚖ Shantel Smart — Corporate Lawyer
⚖ Nejat Güvensoy — U.S Immigration & Business Attorney, Adj. Professor, Fuller & Fuller LLP

Moderated by SQWM member Deborah Doodnauth 🌟

Whether you’re a student, aspiring attorney, advocate, professional, or someone passionate about justice and community impact, this session is designed to inspire meaningful conversation, mentorship, and connection.

Come ready to ask questions, network with intention, gain insight into the legal field, and invest in your future. Representation in law matters — and so does community. 💫

#SQWM #SouthQueensWomensMarch #MentorshipSeries #WomenInLaw #CareerDevelopment

Join South Queens Women’s March for Part I of our 2026 Mentorship Series — an inspiring evening focused on Technology 💻✨

Connect with professionals across tech, data, infrastructure, customer success, academia, and marketing as they share their journeys, insights, challenges, and advice for those looking to grow in the field.

📅 Monday, June 1st, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

🎤 Featuring:
💻 Sabrina Mohan — Lenovo, Senior Creator Marketing Specialist
💻 David Saywack — Senior Manager, Infrastructure Technology, LDI Connect
💻 Mei Ling — Computer Scientist & Adjunct Lecturer
💻 Anil Persaud — Senior Data Analyst, Optum, United Health Group
💻 Jennifer Persaud — Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Moderated by SQWM member Afeza Rozario 🌟

Whether you’re a student, creative, aspiring entrepreneur, career changer, or established professional, this session is designed to create space for learning, mentorship, networking, and meaningful conversation.

Come ready to ask questions, gain insight, build connections, and invest in your future. Representation in tech matters — and so does community. 💫

#SQWM #SouthQueensWomensMarch #MentorshipSeries #WomenInTech #CareerDevelopment

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

SEW IT BEGINS ✂️ WORKSHOP

Join SQWM for a hands-on sewing workshop where participants will learn how to create a keepsake pillowcase from start to finish. A guided session designed for all levels—build basic sewing skills and leave with your own finished piece.

🗓️ 26 April 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Register: tinyurl.com/SQWMSEW426

Facilitated by Oma H. 🤍

Come stitch, learn, and create something meaningful with community.

#SQWM #SewItBegins #SewingWorkshop#CommunityCare #CreativeSkills

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

PhD or EdD… and where do YOU fit? 👀🎓

At South Queens Women’s March, we are committed to creating spaces where women can grow, lead, and thrive. If you’ve been thinking about pursuing a doctorate but aren’t sure where to begin, this workshop is for you.

Join us as we break down the differences, share insights, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence —no gatekeeping, just real guidance.

Come get clarity. Come get confident. Come step into your next level. ✨

📍 Virtual
🗓️ April 24th
⏰ 6:30 PM
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/SQWMdoctoral

Tag a woman who needs to be a part of this conversation 👇🏽

#SQWM #WomenWhoLead #PhDvsEdD#DoctoralJourney #LevelUp

Next Sunday April 19 at 1pm sharp, you are invited to our annual pop-up food pantry in celebration of Vaisakhi in collaboration with our partners at Kaurageous Love! The pantry will take place at the Sikh Cultural Society gurdwara located at 95-30 118th Street in Richmond Hill. While supplies last, we’ll be distributing fresh bread, channa (chick peas), onions, potatoes, apples, carrots, period supplies, rice and more! We will also be distributing cultural clothing donated from our ongoing drive! Help us spread the word <3

We send much gratitude to our partners for their support in making our food security programs possible!
Gitto Farmers Market (thank you Bihari!)
For Women By Women Period
Shivram’s Bakery

#mutualaid #foodpantry #foodinsecurity#periodpoverty 

It’s going to be a busy weekend for SQWM! Join us as we partner with @hindusforhumanrights @hfhrnewyork at Sarvamgala Sri Saneeswara Temple on April 19th morning for a lovely inclusive havan including an opening and pravachan by Pandita Pratima Doobay @shrideviarts , a devotional singer and interfaith Hindu priest. Everyone is welcome here regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or religion. Join us afterwards for prasad as well. If interested, please RSVP below using the button!

What: Progressive Havan

Where: Sri Saneeswara Temple

When: Sunday, April 19th from 10-12pm

Open to all! Please share widely!

South Queens Women’s March (SQWM) recognizes that mental health challenges deeply impact South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities, often shaped by stigma, cultural expectations, and limited access to culturally responsive care. We are committed to creating safe, affirming spaces where individuals can learn, reflect, and build tools to support both their own mental well-being and that of their communities.

As part of this commitment, we are hosting “Building Strengths for My Mind: Breaking the Shame and Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness to Achieve Health and Wellness,” a community training facilitated by mental health advocate Antoine Craigwell. This workshop will center culturally grounded conversations and practical strategies for healing and support, while creating space for open dialogue and shared learning.

Participants will engage in discussions around ancestral memories and intergenerational trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as self-harm and suicide, along with ways to care for themselves and support others. Through this gathering, we aim to continue building a community where mental health is prioritized, stigma is challenged, and collective care is strengthened.

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

Community care in action 💙
SQWM is proud to be part of the Ozone Park Pantry — helping bring fresh produce, dry goods, canned items & more to the community.

📅 Starting April 18th
⏰ 10 AM
📍 Digby Place & Rockaway Blvd

Open to everyone in need — first come, first served.
Show up, spread the word, support your community ✊🏽

#SQWM #OzonePark #QueensCommunity#MutualAid #FoodPantry

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

Ready to build your money skills and plan for your future? Join Saving for Your Future — a hands-on financial literacy workshop series for youth ages 14–21 in Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park (ZIPs 11421, 11419, 11420).

Through 5–7 interactive Saturday sessions, you’ll learn real-life skills like budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, and smart spending with fun activities, guest speakers, and the South Queens Women’s March team.

April 4 – May 16 | 10AM–1PM
SQWM Office: 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY
$250 stipend + certificate for participants

Spots are limited — apply by March 14 at 11:59 PM to invest in your future!

We would like to invite you all to our third annual Gyalentine’s Day celebration! Join us for an evening of community and collective love, with art activities rooted in self-care and appreciation for sisterhood amongst our community. This event is free, however space is limited, so please register as soon as possible!

Among the activities we’ll be doing together will include:
Bouquet making
Cookie decorating
Packing community care bags

We’re so excited to bring back our youth art healing series, with a special Valentine’s Day event! Join us on February 7, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 6 PM to write love notes to our community and take part in other art activities such as cookie decorating! This event is free, however registration is required for all youth and adults! Please RSVP ASAP before space runs out!

Start off 2026 with our second session of the Art Healing Virtual Series! We will be hosting an inner child workshop facilitated by Miranda Deebrah, writer, director, performance artist, and licensed mental health therapist.

We invite all to indulge in the nostalgic vibes and get ready for intentional work tailored toward our younger selves. This event is free, but registration is required.

We’re ready to kick off 2026 with our third annual vision board workshop. Join us as we start our year with intention to heal and center self-nourishment for the days ahead. Our workshop will also work to envision what an ideal NYC looks like, for GBV survivors under the new Mayoral administration. Event is free; however, registration is required. Link below to register! Spots are limited.

On Saturday, December 20, South Queens Women’s March @southqueenswomensmarchwill be hosting our annual holiday pop-up pantry. Please help us spread the word far and wide! We will be offering free:
✅Fresh Produce 🍎 🥕🥒
✅Bread 🍞
✅Period Supplies (pads and tampons) 🩸
✅Toys 🎁 🧸
✅Chai and Pastries ☕️
✅Care Packages for Teens 🤗
✅Gender Based Violence Resources 💜
✅Immigration Resources ✊🏽
✅Socks 🧦
and more!

We are grateful to everyone coming together to make this effort happen and the partners who support us all year round to do our work:
Gitto Farmers Market @gittofarmers
Chai Culture @_chaiculture_
For Women, By Women Period
Tropical Isle Roti Shop @tropicalislerotishop
Shivram’s Bakery @shivramsbakery
Emblem Health
Mya’s Mission
MS 137 (America’s School of Heroes) 
Grey & Grey LLP @greyandgreyllp
Singh’s Roti Shop @singhsrotishop
Satguru Sweets
DJ Keshan @dj_keshan

Join SQWM X Jahajee as we host a virtual conversation to provide survivors of gender-based violence with practical tools needed to stay safe.

We are so excited for the last installment of our Art x YPD healing series! Everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join us for a day of gingerbread house making and holiday activities! and gratuity.  Registration IS required as we have EXTREMELY LIMITED spots.

Presenting our very last workshop in our self defense series with Malikah @wearemalikah during the 16 days of activism against gender based violence and as part of our Feel Good Friday series! Join us on Friday, December 5 at 6pm at the Yogashakti Yoga Studio @yogashaktiyogacenter as we learn all about bystander intervention. This action-packed self defense workshop is open only to women and girls.

Learning how to safely step in and support one another. Together we learn. Together we rise. Together we keep each other safe. #BystanderIntervention