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Geared towards serving, supporting, uplifting, and educating Southern California's South Asian community

Across South Asia, many communities are celebratin

Across South Asia, many communities are celebrating the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. 🌸🌾 From Baisakhi and Naya Barsha to Pohela Boishakh, Puthandu, Vishu, Bihu, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh, Cheti Chand, and Aluth Avurudu, this season marks renewal, harvest, and fresh beginnings.

South Asian Network celebrates the rich diversity of traditions in our communities and wishes everyone celebrating a joyful and prosperous new year!

Did we miss a celebration? Let us know in the comments ❤️

We’re proud to join over 40 AANHPI partner organiz

We’re proud to join over 40 AANHPI partner organizations in uplifting this important community conversation.

Join us for the AANHPI California Gubernatorial Forum on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at World Mission University. This nonpartisan forum creates a meaningful space for California’s gubernatorial candidates to engage directly with AANHPI communities and address the issues that matter most to our families, health, safety, and future.

📍 World Mission University
🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

RSVP at the link in bio / QR code on flyer.

#southasiannetwork #SAN #AANHPI #southasiancommunity #gubernatorialforum

Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed, joined partne

Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed, joined partners, advocates, and community leaders in Washington, D.C. at the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment.

A special thank you to @saajco for organizing and bringing advocates together for this important moment.

Organizational Statement on Gender Based Violence,

Organizational Statement on Gender Based Violence, Accountability, and Community Care.

SAN on the ground at Capitol Hill. Our Executive

SAN on the ground at Capitol Hill.

Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed and Deputy Director Hina Ahmad are joining partners from across the South Asian Coalition to elevate the urgent issues impacting our communities from immigration and labor rights to community safety.

Spaces like this are more than briefings, they are opportunities to challenge harmful narratives, advocate for just policies, and build power across movements.
Grateful to stand in community with organizers, advocates, and leaders committed to dignity, equity, and justice for all.

#southasiancoalition #capitolhill #immigrantjustice #communitypower #southasiannetwork

South Asian Immigration Briefing with Congressiona

South Asian Immigration Briefing with Congressional Official Jayapal & Meng by ASATA Power and the South Asian Coalition

So much love for our SAN family 💛 Thank you to ev

So much love for our SAN family 💛

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and made Family Night so special. From laughter to performances to all the little moments in between, we felt the community so deeply.

A special thank you to our dancers, SAN youth Sana and Anoushka, Pomona College volunteers, and Byron Lee for adding so much joy to the evening.
We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see you at future events 💛

So much love for our SAN family 💛 Thank you to ev

So much love for our SAN family 💛

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and made Family Night so special. From laughter to performances to all the little moments in between, we felt the community so deeply.

A special thank you to our dancers, SAN youth Sana and Anoushka, Pomona College volunteers, and our magician Byron Lee for adding so much joy to the evening.

We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see you at future events 💛

#southasiannetwork #familynight #southasiancommunity #nonprofit #communityevent

Eid Mubarak from all of us at South Asian Network

Eid Mubarak from all of us at South Asian Network 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and countless blessings. May this day be filled with warmth, community, and moments that bring you closer to what matters most.

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who have shaped our lives in ways both big and small. To our ammis, dadis, nanis, didis, and all the women who have loved us, guided us, and held us through life’s many moments.

So much of our strength comes from them. From the lessons they shared to the love they gave so freely, their impact lives on in our families, our communities, and the paths we walk today.

This month, and every month, we celebrate the women who came before us and the ones who continue to inspire us every day.

#womenshistorymonth #southasiannetwork #san #southasiancommunity #southasiannonprofit

FAMILY NIGHT HAPPENING NOW 🥰🎈!! Come thru folks we

FAMILY NIGHT HAPPENING NOW 🥰🎈!! Come thru folks we will be here until 8 PM!

Important benefit updates for 2026. Changes to Me

Important benefit updates for 2026.

Changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh may affect eligibility, enrollment, and work requirements. If your full-scope Medi-Cal ended in December 2025, you may still be able to restore your coverage, but you MUST take action by March 31, 2026.

For assistance:
📞 (866) 613-3777
🌐 BenefitsCal.com
Visit DPSS LA County for more information and resources.

SAN is here to help as well! Call us at 562-403-0488 if you have any questions!!

#southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #medicalchanges #southasiancommunity

Ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh

Ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh Babu…but yummy food, games, crafts, and a whole night of community? That’s priceless 😉

Join us for SAN Family Night, bring the whole family!

March 15 | 5–8 PM
Buena Park Community Center
RSVP: tinyurl.com/sanfamilynight or click the link in our bio!!

See you all there 🌷

#sanfamilynight #southasian #communityevent #southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit

Earlier today, we joined legislators, advocates, a

Earlier today, we joined legislators, advocates, and community partners at a press conference announcing SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, introduced by Sasha Renée Pérez.

The legislation is named in honor of Masuma Khan, a longtime community member who was detained in a private immigration detention facility despite having no criminal record. During her detention, she experienced severe conditions, including lack of access to medication, proper meals, and adequate clothing.

SAN is proud to co sponsor SB 995 and to stand alongside Masuma and her family in advocating for accountability and humane treatment in immigration detention facilities. The bill would strengthen California’s ability to inspect private detention facilities and enforce basic health, safety, and labor standards.

We remain committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of immigrant communities.

First slide photos by: @ericanders

#SB995 #MasumaKhanJusticeAct #ImmigrantJustice #SouthAsianNetwork #CommunityAdvocacy

Before the organizing, the advocacy, the programs,

Before the organizing, the advocacy, the programs, and the long days of showing up for our community… there were these photos. 💛

Today for Employee Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the incredible humans behind the work at South Asian Network. From connecting families to resources, to advocating for justice, to creating spaces for healing and empowerment, this team makes it all possible 🌷

We’re grateful for the heart, dedication, and care each person brings to our community every day. (And yes, they were all adorable back then too🥹)

#southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #employeeappreciationday #southasian

Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, lau

Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, laughter, and moments that bring our community closer together.
From all of us at SAN, may this Festival of Colors remind us of the joy that comes from celebrating one another.

Happy Holi 🌷✨

What an incredible afternoon of solidarity, courag

What an incredible afternoon of solidarity, courage, and community! 💛

On February 21, SAN, alongside @aapiequityalliance and @vietriseoc, brought our neighbors and families together to show that when we stand united, we are unstoppable.

Together, we send a clear message: we belong, we protect one another, and we move forward as one. Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out our strength is in our solidarity.

And this is just the beginning! We will continue fighting for justice, equity, and the safety of our communities.

A huge shoutout to our amazing dhol player @jupgonthebeat,
🥁 whose beats carried our message of care, courage, and collective power across the crowd, your rhythm reminded us all of the heartbeat of our community.

#southasiannetwork #iceoutofartesia #communityrally
#southasiansunite #communitypower

ICE OUT OF ARTESIA MARCH AND RALLY LIVE STREAM

ICE OUT OF ARTESIA MARCH AND RALLY LIVE STREAM

HAPPENING TOMORROW 💥📢‼️ In partnership with @aapi

HAPPENING TOMORROW 💥📢‼️

In partnership with @aapiequityalliance and @vietriseoc , South Asian Network is bringing our community together to show that solidarity is power!!

This is a moment to show up for one another and to remind ourselves that community is built through care, courage, and collective action.
When we gather, we send a powerful message: we belong, we protect one another, and we move forward together.

We come together to remind our families and neighbors that they are not alone and that our community stands firmly behind them. Our collective presence is an act of care, courage, and accountability.

February 21, 2026
18173 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701 3:00–4:00 PM

Ramadan Mubarak from the South Asian Network! May

Ramadan Mubarak from the South Asian Network!

May this month bring you peace, reflection, and spiritual growth. Wishing all those observing a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan!

#ramadan #southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #southasian #community

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