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Chan’s Story

May 21, 2024

Chan was twenty-seven when she arrived in the US after the military coup in Myanmar. She was so stressed about her parents’ health problems and her future that she had…

To Literacy and Beyond

April 25, 2024

The men in the newly arrived Afghan community had a resounding request in September, three months after ASIA’s Women and Literacy classes began: they wanted ASIA to host a men’s…

We’re a Target Circle Partner!

April 23, 2024

Your Target shopping spree can make positive impact on Northeast Ohio’s immigrant and refugee communities! ASIA is partnering with Target Circle to raise funds with the community, for the community.…

Asian Services in Action Congratulates the International Welcome Center for Selection as Summit County’s New Refugee Resettlement Agency

April 18, 2024

Akron, April 18, 2024– Asian Services in Action (ASIA) has begun a new partnership with the International Welcome Center to support the resettlement of refugees in the Barberton, Kenmore, and…

Asian Services in Action Launches English Literacy Class for Afghan Refugees in Akron and Cleveland

March 1, 2024

Akron, OH – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is launching English classes for Afghan men on Friday, March 1. ASIA established the classes after the success of their Women and…

Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Ahimsa Intern’s Testimony

January 23, 2024

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, in which activists, organizations, agencies, and supporters of survivors commit to educating others on human trafficking awareness and prevention. Supporting survivors of human trafficking…

ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION WISHES A HAPPY KA’REN NEW YEAR TO THE KA’REN COMMUNITY 

January 2, 2024

AKRON, Ohio – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) wishes the Ka’Ren community of Akron a happy Ka’Ren New Year. The Ka’Ren Community of Akron will host a holiday celebration on…

Asian Services in Action to Host Conversation and Book Signing with Curtis Chin

November 6, 2023

Akron, November 6, 2023 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is hosting an author talk and book-signing event for Curtis Chin, author of EVERYTHING I EVER LEARNED, I LEARNED IN…

What is Ohio State Issue 1?

July 27, 2023

Issue 1 would make updating or amending Ohio’s laws and Constitution more difficult. Proposed changes would need a larger number of votes in order to pass instead of simple majority.…

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Asian Services in Action to Release Multilingual Voter Ballot Guide for General Elections 

October 7, 2024

Asian Services in Action (ASIA) has partnered with Branch – a nonpartisan tech and political research organization – to create and release a comprehensive digital ballot guide for the state…

Asian Services in Action welcomes a new leader for a new era

October 1, 2024

Asian Services in Action, the largest healthcare and advocacy organization in the Asian community of Northeast Ohio, today announced the appointment of Harry N. Kamdar as its new chief executive…

A glimpse into Ka’Ren cultural holidays

September 26, 2024

In early August, the Ka’Ren community of Akron and Cleveland celebrated National Ka’Ren Martyr’s Day together at Patterson Ballpark in Akron. The sunny day was full of lively celebration with…

COMMUNITY FEATURE

The Story of Hamayon Yaqobi: Friendship and Citizenship

Cleveland, OH - While Hamayon Yaqobi, Senior Operations Manager at ASIA’s International Community Health Center, sat in quiet excitement for the naturalization ceremony to begin at the Carl B. Stokes Building, he was accompanied by two equally excited individuals who introduced themselves as Mike and Meg. When asked how they knew Hamayon—are you friends or family?—Meg smiled and said, a little bit of both. Those categories are not enough to describe their incredible bond. 

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