The SSWANA Initiative

SSWANA Culture Show 2022

SSWANA Culture Show 2022

The SSWANA Initiative

Mission Statement

The South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Initiative was advocated for and created by student activists that felt this student population lacked representation and resources at the University of California at Berkeley. As such, students will always be the heart of this initiative with the support of staff. The SSWANA Initiative seeks to provide personalized access to resources on campus, accessible programming, promote cross-cultural community building, and advocate for social justice in SSWANA communities through education and empowerment.

Goals

  • serving as a campus resource on SSWANA issues and events
  • promoting multicultural awareness through student interaction and community involvement
  • promoting empowerment and self-esteem through community building on and off-campus
  • promoting retention and addressing underrepresentation
  • sponsoring a diverse set of events, projects, programs, and activities

SSWANA Let's Talk

About SSWANA Let's Talk

Why Let's Talk?

  • FREE access to supportive counseling and referral to resources
  • Confidential, safe space for informal consultations 
  • Culturally Centered
  • Easy Online Sign-Up at SSWANA Let's Talk
    (link is external)

Drop-In Hours

For urgent concerns or to schedule an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services(link is external) (CAPS),call (510) 642-9494.

SSWANA Student Organizations

Check out these SSWANA student organizations!

Cultural

Afghan Student Association(link is external)

Arab Student Union(link is external)

Armenian Student Association(link is external)

Bangali Student Association(link is external)

Bears for Palestine(link is external)

Indian Students Association(link is external)

Indus(link is external)

Iranian Student Association in America(link is external)

Iranian Students Cultural Organization(link is external)

Jain Students Association(link is external)

Jakara Movement Club at Berkeley(link is external)

Lebanese Student Association at Berkeley(link is external)

Nepalese Student Association(link is external)

Pakistani Student Association(link is external)

South Indian Society(link is external)

Sri Lankan Students Association(link is external)

Yemeni Student Association of Berkeley(link is external)

Performance

Azaad(link is external)

Cal Bhangra(link is external)

Deewani(link is external)

Dil Se(link is external)

Disoriental(link is external)

Laya of Berkeley(link is external)

Maya at Cal(link is external)

Natya at Berkeley(link is external)

Nazakat at Berkeley (Cal Kathak)(link is external)

Raas Ramzat(link is external)

UC Berkeley Zahanat(link is external)

Recruitment & Retention Centers

Middle Eastern-North African Recruitment & Retention Center(link is external)

Black Recruitment & Retention Center(link is external)

Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment & Retention Center(link is external)

Service

Asha for Education, Berkeley(link is external)

BPSHI(link is external)

Jeeva Clinic(link is external)

Project RISHI(link is external)

UC Berkeley Sahaara(link is external)

Graduate & Professional

Berkeley Law Muslim Student Association(link is external)

Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association(link is external)

Middle Eastern, North Africa, & South Asian Pre-Law Association(link is external)

Palestinian Public Health at Berkeley(link is external)

Spiritual

Jain Students Association(link is external)

Muslim Student Association(link is external)

Sikh Students Association(link is external)

SSWANA-Owned Business in Berkeley

Discover SSWANA restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses in Berkeley!