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Healing Circle
Healing Circle brings together guest speakers and facilitators from diverse backgrounds and practices to share experiences, perspectives, and practical tools for wellbeing, resilience, and self-care. We increasingly explore the intersection of art, creativity, and wellbeing, inviting artists and other practitioners to bring creative approaches into these conversations.
What to Expect
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Schedule: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month | 8 PM PT
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Platform: Online via Zoom
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Language: Farsi | زبان برنامه: فارسی
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Format: Each session introduces a practical tool, followed by practice in small groups and a Q&A.
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Cost: Free for members | Suggested $10 donation for non-members
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Facilitators: Guest speakers, artists, and practitioners from diverse fields and practices
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TARGET GROUP:
Open to the public, primarily for Farsi-speaking adults seeking connection, reflection, and new approaches to wellbeing.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Farsi-speaking community, wellbeing, resilience, self-care, creative wellbeing, art and healing, community connection, mindfulness, creative expression, movement, storytelling, collective care
IT IS MY TURN!
A trauma-informed art workshop series for refugee women from Afghanistan, focused on trauma recovery, emotional healing, personal autonomy and the opportunity of a new beginning through creative expression.
Each session weaves together:
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Gentle chair yoga and breathing techniques
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A guided group dialogue around life topics (e.g., self-worth, boundaries, emotional expression)
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Hands-on artmaking using textiles, clay, or mixed media
This program supports emotional well-being, builds trust, and fosters a sense of belonging in a safe and nurturing space.
TARGET GROUP:
Afghan high school girls navigating resettlement, identity, and adolescence seeking a safe, creative space to build confidence, community, and life skills through art and conversation.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Afghan girls, refugee youth, high school girls, girls’ empowerment, art-based healing, youth leadership, creative expression, life skills, confidence building, cultural identity, emotional wellness, storytelling, group support, teen resilience, safe space for girls, holistic development, self-esteem, youth voice, community connection, trauma-informed support, Bay Area youth programs
Listening Circle
Rooted in Native American tradition, our Farsi-language Listening Circle offers a safe, non-judgmental space to be present, heard, and seen. In response to the collective trauma resulting from the conflict in the Middle East—and the ongoing challenges faced by our diaspora community these weekly online gatherings (Tuesdays at 8 PM & Thursdays at 6 PM PT) create space for healing, connection, and belonging. We also inspire and support others who wish to start their own circles within their families, friend groups, and local communities.
TARGET GROUP:
Open to the public, primarily for Farsi-speaking adults. For many, this is the first time experiencing a safe, nonjudgmental space to be seen, heard, and held in their native language.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Farsi-speaking community, emotional wellness, active listening, mindfulness, healing space, peacebuilding, mental health support, group dialogue, cultural connection, trauma-informed care, community healing, refugee voices, safe space, nonjudgmental listening, self-reflection, collective care, holistic wellness, virtual healing space, Persian community support
WISDOM TEA
Wisdom Tea is a warm and welcoming weekly Zoom gathering for elder women in our community; mostly in their 70s, 80s, and beyond. Each session offers space to share poetry, reflect on meaningful topics, sing, laugh, and simply enjoy one another’s company. For many participants who can’t easily leave home, Wisdom Tea is more than a social hour; it’s a lifeline of connection, creativity, and joy. This is our way of honoring the wisdom of our elders and helping them stay as vibrant and engaged as ever.
What began as a simple Zoom call during the COVID shutdown has grown into a cherished tradition. For the past five years, the group has met every week; rain or shine; and even traveled together three times. Many participants now say, “This has become one of the most meaningful parts of our weekly life.” It’s a beautiful reminder that even virtual spaces can grow into real, lasting community.
TARGET GROUP:
Artists, activists, youth, and community allies around the world committed to honoring the lives of Iranian and Afghan women lost to gender-based violence—and amplifying their voices through public art and collective remembrance.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Farsi-speaking seniors, virtual community, aging with dignity, emotional wellness, senior well-being, social connection, creative aging, intergenerational wisdom, cultural storytelling, poetry sharing, joyful aging, healing through community, COVID-born programs, lifelong friendships, golden years, senior empowerment, online support group, resilience through connection, women’s circle, holistic aging, #WisdomTea, #GoldenYears, #FarsiSeniors, #IWIN_Artivism,
Stitch by Stitch
Stitch by Stitch · City to City · Orange the World is IWIN’s global artivist campaign launching on November 25, 2026, using simple orange crochet and public art to stand against violence against women.
The Woman, Life, Freedom movement reminded us that when women stand together across borders, our shared pain can become collective strength and action. Through this campaign, we carry that spirit of solidarity forward through art.
Participants worldwide are invited to create and display orange pieces during the 16 Days of Activism, November 25–December 10, 2026.
TARGET GROUP:
Individuals, artists, community groups, schools, libraries, organizations, and cities worldwide.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Artivism, violence against women, Woman Life Freedom, gender-based violence, 16 Days of Activism, orange crochet, fiber art, public art, global solidarity, creative activism
Woman Life Freedom
Quilt Project
Women Life Freedom Quilt A global, collaborative art project inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, this program honors women’s resistance and voices through storytelling and textile-based art. Participants create quilt squares using stitching, painting, mixed media, calligraphy, and cultural symbolism—transforming grief into beauty and memory into protest. Workshops are offered across communities, including Iranian, Afghan, Pacific Islander, South American, and American women. We’ve partnered with high schools, senior centers, refugee service providers, and even corporate campuses in the Bay Area. Over 600 quilt pieces have been collected, with 55+ panels completed and exhibited in 20+ public installations across California. This program creates space for cross-cultural healing and storytelling—one stitch at a time—until Woman, Life, Freedom is a lived reality for all.
TARGET GROUP:
Supporters of gender equality and freedom movements, including human rights advocates, feminist artists, and members of the Iranian and global community committed to social justice.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
art activism, women life freedom, Iranian women, protest art, human rights, community quilt, gender equality, social justice, Jina Mahsa Amini, empowerment, textile art, resistance, collective art, diaspora voices, storytelling, community building, healing, raising awareness
Let Her Shine!
Let Her Shine is a 12–18 session series designed for high school refugee and immigrant girls to build self-esteem, emotional expression, cultural pride, and shared identity.
Each session includes:
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Mind-body grounding through chair yoga and breathing
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Visual and tactile art activities (clay, collage, textile, etc.)
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Group discussion on a life skills theme; ranging from boundary setting to time management
Rooted in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive framework, the program helps participants discover their strengths and envision future paths toward education and career. Sessions are offered in English, Farsi, or bilingual formats based on the community’s needs.
TARGET GROUP:
Open to the public, primarily for Farsi-speaking adults. For many, this is the first time experiencing a safe, nonjudgmental space to be seen, heard, and held in their native language.
KEYWORDS / TAGS:
Farsi-speaking community, emotional wellness, active listening, mindfulness, healing space, peacebuilding, mental health support, group dialogue, cultural connection, trauma-informed care, community healing, refugee voices, safe space, nonjudgmental listening, self-reflection, collective care, holistic wellness, virtual healing space, Persian community support
