Building power for the Nepali-speaking community
Adhikaar, meaning “rights” in Nepali, is a women-led community and workers’ center that provides direct services to the Nepali-speaking* community and organizes low-income workers and impacted community members to promote social justice and human rights.
*At Adhikaar, we define the Nepali-speaking community as descendants of Nepal, Bhutan, India, Burma, and Tibet that speak Nepali.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a powerful, diverse and intergenerational community that embraces our whole selves. We lift up and empower immigrants and workers through grassroots organizing and building political power so that all people can lead healthy and dignified lives.
Our Work
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Promoting Workers’ Rights
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Increasing Access to Healthcare
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Expanding Immigrant Rights & Civic Engagement
Adhikaar’s Community Impact in 2023
5,264
Community members served through direct support and one-on-one check-ins.
1,222
Members received workforce development training, such as "We Rise" Nanny, Newborn & CPR training, NY Nail Salon Beauty School licensing courses, and adult literacy classes.
1,013
Members received case work services on TPS/Immigrations, fraud, wage theft and labor trafficking, as well as healthcare services on health insurance updates and program enrollments.
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