Afghanistan remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman or girl.
We are heartbroken by ongoing arrests, crackdowns, and the continued erosion of women's rights.
We stand with Afghan women and girls. Today. Tomorrow. Always. 🧡
We headed to Washington, DC for RCUSA Advocacy Days!
Fereshteh Ganjavi joined 300+ leaders from across the country to advocate for refugee safety & the importance of investing in organizations that support immigrant families. @RCUSA_DC#RCUSAAdvocacyDays#WeWillWelcome
Join us at Elena’s Light as an ESL Volunteer Teacher and be part of our family.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on this journey with us.
Apply through the following link: https://t.co/p0TXjygwx2
#ElenasLight#VolunteerOpportunity#ESLTeaching
The Lighting the Future Award Ceremony was more than a celebration, it was a powerful reminder of what it truly means to show up for one another.
A special thank you to Charli Anderson for capturing these moments with such care and artistry.
#LightingTheFuture#CommunityImpact
Last night, we gathered at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons to celebrate something truly powerful; community, resilience, and the people who are lighting the path forward.
we are building brighter futures.
#LightingTheFuture#CommunityStrong#Empowerment#ImmigrantVoices
Behind the scenes of our weekly advocacy meeting.
This team is preparing for our upcoming Know Your Rights (KYR) session, where we share critical information with refugee and immigrant communities navigating complex systems.
#advocacy#Elena’sLight #empowerment#humanitarian
Join us on April 9th from 7:00–8:00 PM for our Health Class, Life Skills & Future Building as part of the Adolescent Mental Health Series.
Register through the following link: https://t.co/p76cT2RxUc
#AdolescentMentalHealth#LifeSkills#FutureBuilding#YouthEmpowerment
We are honored to introduce our 2026 awardees:
Their work reflects what it looks like to build trust, expand access, and strengthen communities across Connecticut.
Join us on April 16 to celebrate their impact. See the link in bio for more information.
#LightingTheFuture
Elena’s Light is looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to support our 2026 Lighting the Future Awards Ceremony.
If you’re ready to stand with us and be part of something meaningful, sign up here for April 16th: https://t.co/W414I9V9Kz
Let’s light the future, together.
Earlier this month, Elena’s Light Health Team hosted a workshop for #adolescent health. The session explored how young people can navigate social media with greater #awareness, discussing healthy habits, online safety, #misinformation, privacy, and digital #respect.
We are honored to have @LinaRozbih as our keynote speaker for the Lighting the Future Award Ceremony 2026.
An award-winning Afghan journalist and poet, Lina has dedicated her career to amplifying diverse voices and bringing critical perspectives to global audiences.
Who are the people quietly strengthening immigrant communities across Connecticut?
Join Elena’s Light on April 16 in New Haven as we celebrate our communities!
🔗 Register for the event: https://t.co/0dSYgXS9dD
Thank you to our event sponsors for their support:
-NewAllianceFoundation
-Haven’s Harvest
-BeachDonuts
-LanguageLink
-YaleAmnestyInternational USA
-Whitneyville Cultural Commons
🎟 Register for the event: https://t.co/0dSYgXS9dD
Ramadan marks a month of reflection, generosity, and community for families! We are grateful for the women and volunteers who continue to support one another in classrooms throughout this sacred month.
#RamadanMubarak#Family#GetInvolved#CommunityPower