As a non profit organization Project New Yorker is committed to fostering health literacy for empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive and mental well-being. Through our culturally sensitive and community-driven programs, we always try to create a safe and supportive space for individuals to learn, connect, and advocate for their health.
Maternal and Reproductive Health
Project New Yorkers maternal and reproductive health initiative provides a comprehensive platform for women and young adults to gain essential knowledge and skills related to reproductive systems, sexual health, and overall well-being.
Through the Interactive in-person programs we encourage open dialogue and peer-to-peer learning, fostering a supportive environment where participants can explore their health concerns and seek guidance from experienced facilitators.
Maternal and Reproductive health program includes:
- Understand your body: Knowing proper information’s about menstrual cycles, contraception options can help people overall reproductive health.
- Making informed choices: We provide comprehensive information about various contraception methods, enabling participants to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and family planning.
- Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Letting people know about Importance of STI prevention, by discussing transmission, symptoms, and treatment options to promote safer sexual practices.
- Promoting healthy relationships: In this journey we try to explore dynamics of healthy relationships, addressing communication, conflict resolution, and prevention of intimate partner violence
Mental Health and Wellness
Bad Impact of mental health can affect your overall well-being. Under this program Project New Yorker works to increasing access to mental health and wellness services for pregnant and parenting families. Through the program we discuss prevalent issues of toxic stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, and perinatal mood disorders.
Project New Yorker’s health literacy initiatives extend beyond individual education, fostering a sense of community empowerment. We try to encourage participants of this program to become valuable resources for communities. They can be a source of sharing knowledge and experiences to promote health literacy and well-being within their social networks.
By providing culturally sensitive, comprehensive, and community-driven programs, Project New Yorker is committed to empowering South-Asian and Indo-Caribbean women and young adults to take charge of their health, make informed decisions, and advocate for their well-being.
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