Niswa is committed to helping underserved muslims and other minority communities by providing culturally and linguistically competent counseling, case management, referral, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelter, and preventative health education. Niswa serves clients nationwide.
Services
Direct Services
Direct Services
24 hour helpline
Crisis intervention
Shelter for victims of domestic violence
Case Management
Financial and food aid
Recruitment of foster families
Counseling & Education
Counseling & Education
Victims of domestic violence
Culturally appropriate counseling for individuals and families in crisis
Family conflict mediation
Mental health seminars
Promoting awareness of mental and emotional health issues in the community
Resources on women’s rights in Islam
Challenges associated with aging and mental health for senior citizens
Advocacy/Liaison
Advocacy/Liaison
Liaison with Social Services
Liaison with Department of Children & Family Services
Children’s rights in foster placement
Supervised visits in custodial issues
Referral Services
Referral Services
Referral Services to appropriate state and local agencies
Legal services referrals
Referral for help with immigration issues
Our Impact
Counseling
Culturally appropriate counseling is provided in the languages of the community we serve
24 Hour Helpline
Someone is always there to answer your call at (310) 748-9086
Transitional Housing
Domestic Violence Shelter and Transitional Housing is provided to those who need it
Assistance
Niswa provides assistance with rent, transportation, medical, legal matters and other needs
General Donations
Your donation will go directly to someone in need to make a difference
Zakat
Your donation will go directly to someone in need to make a difference
Trained in providing counseling and case management
Needy Beneficiaries received care in Pakistan and countries across the world
Disbursed last 5 years
Needy Beneficiaries received care in Pakistan and countries across the world, most specifically Haiti, Japan and Bangladesh.
Disbursed since inception
Needy Beneficiaries received care in Pakistan and countries across the world, most specifically Haiti, Japan and Bangladesh.
Our Story
Dr. Shamim Ibrahim moved to the United States from Pakistan in 1971. At that time there were no existing multilingual and multicultural resources in mental health or other community based service for the overall adjustments for immigrants from South Asia. As necessity arose, Dr. Ibrahim sheltered domestic violence victims in her own home which was not a long term solution. Dr. Ibrahim encouraged by her brother Dr. Nazir Khaja decided to start a non-profit organization to provide adequate assistance to the community. Dr. Ibrahim founded Niswa Association in 1990 to provide the much needed assistance for mental health, education and financial independence for the Muslim community especially women in Southern California.
Since its inception, Niswa has provided a complete suite of services to those who come to its door. Today Niswa provides the services that are needed by so many to stand on their own feet to live the American dream. Niswa counts on the generous support of the community and disburses 100% of all donations for the benefit of the community.
