Jaago Hudson is a community-based organization dedicated to raising awareness surrounding sexual abuse and violence in the South Asian diaspora. Our work is focused on preventing social, and cultural norms that promote rape culture, gender-based violence, victim blaming, and protection of abusers.

We are fueled by the innate power of survivors. Their stories and testimonies are a vital part of our organization.

A glance at Gender Based Violence during Women's History Month. > > > #sexualabusesurvivors #womensrightsishumanrights #womenshistorymonth #genderjustice #genderbasedviolence #genderjusticeissues
A glance at Gender Based Violence during Women's History Month. > > > #sexualabusesurvivors #womensrightsishumanrights #womenshistorymonth #genderjustice #genderbasedviolence #genderjusticeissues
Thank you HCHC for a beautiful evening. Excited for @c.cousin for your next journey with HCHC and congrats to @quintin.cross in your next chapter. Honored to be in the fight for ourselves and for our community. . . . . . . @hudsoncatskillhousing
Thank you HCHC for a beautiful evening. Excited for @c.cousin for your next journey with HCHC and congrats to @quintin.cross in your next chapter. Honored to be in the fight for ourselves and for our community. . . . . . . @hudsoncatskillhousing
We have heard so many stories from survivors of child sexual abuse, who have been abused in religious spaces and/or by religious people. Whether it is a church , mosque, mandir or gurdwara abusive people, and sexual predators are everywhere. Jaago was founded on creating a safer community for children and adults. When we spoke up against Akkas Ali a local child sexual abuser, people told us to fear Allah, they told us to hide his sins--- but sexual abuse is not a sin, it's plague in the community, it's an unforgivable act against humanity. . . . . . . . . #childsexualabuse #sexualabusesurvivors #sexualassault #childabuse #survivors #community #justice #believesurvivors #faithspaces #rapeculture #sexualeducation
Survivors currently facing their abusers in court, in their everyday lives, in their home, in their social media feed. We see you, we're here for you, your gonna keep fighting, your gonna get through this, you will continue to survive! Thank you @ovo_nesa . . . . . #survivorsoftruama #survivorfoabuse #survivorsofdv #sexualabuse #sexualassaultawareness #sexualabusesurvivor #southasianwomen #southasiancreatives #sexualtrauma #standwithvictims #standwithsurvivors
Hey there Moshi here, I hope you will support me in my journey through grad school, and therapy. As you can imagine making this fundraising page was not easy. But I am opening my heart, and choosing to be vulnerable. The past 2 years of my life have
Hey there Moshi here, I hope you will support me in my journey through grad school, and therapy. As you can imagine making this fundraising page was not easy. But I am opening my heart, and choosing to be vulnerable. The past 2 years of my life have not been easy, and if there is one thing I’ve learned during this 3-year pandemic is that hardships become easier when you surround yourself with a support system. So here it is fam, a gofundme to help relieve some of my financial burdens this year. For those of you who do not know me. I am a first-year graduate student at UAlbany's School of Public Health. Like many getting through the pandemic mentally and financially has been challenging. Aside from the pandemic, and grad school, I am a survivor of sexual abuse. In 2020 I went public about my experience with childhood sexual abuse, the judicial system, and my ongoing struggle with receiving justice. My journey with the courts, police and the judicial system started in 2016 when I was 16, I am now almost 23. The stress and anxiety surrounding my case and the lack of communal support in my hometown from the greater Bangladeshi community is burning me out. I attend therapy, healing circles, and holistic gatherings as much as possible to help relieve myself of the agonizing pain - but most days I am struggling to catch my breath. Bills, cost of living, loans, and everyday expenses are overwhelming. When I’m not in class or doing homework I am working and trying to make ends meet. This fundraiser will help secure living funds to help get me through spring, and some of the summer. Thank you.
"In her own words: ""When I was seven-and-a-half, I was raped. I won’t say severely raped, although rape is always severe. The rapist was a person very well known to my family. I was hospitalized. The rapist was let out of jail a
"In her own words: ""When I was seven-and-a-half, I was raped. I won’t say severely raped, although rape is always severe. The rapist was a person very well known to my family. I was hospitalized. The rapist was let out of jail and was found dead that night, and the police suggested that the rapist had been kicked to death. I was seven-and-a-half. I thought that I had caused the man’s death, because I had spoken his name. That was my seven-and-a-half-year logic. So I stopped talking for five years. “Now to show you, again, how out of evil there can come good: In those five years, I read every book in the black school library. When I decided to speak, I had a lot to say, and many ways in which to say what I had to say. Out of this evil, which was a dire kind of evil, in my case I was saved in that muteness. You see? In that case I was saved in that muteness. I was able to draw from human thought, human disappointments and triumphs, enough to triumph myself.” . . . . . #rape #sexualabusesurvivor #stillirise #mayaangelou #activist #africanamericanhistory #survivor #southasianhealing #sexualassault #genderviolence #genderjustice #civilrights #blacklivematter #blackhistory #women #communityhealing #poetry #womensrights
First off we want to commend you for trusting us with your story, secondly we apologize that your were told to forget what happened. Instead of being told to forget, your feelings, your pain, and trauma you should have been validated. What happened t
First off we want to commend you for trusting us with your story, secondly we apologize that your were told to forget what happened. Instead of being told to forget, your feelings, your pain, and trauma you should have been validated. What happened to you does not go away, nor is it something you simply put behind you. Its not fair that you were expected to recover from what happend to you without any support, therapy, or counseling. You and every survivor of Akkas Ali's abuse deserve communal support, you deserve to be honored for your courage and strength. The formation of Jaago was inspired by the survivors of Akkas Ali abuse. It was inspired by their strength and resilience to do what no one has ever done in our community. This case, this journey has been a ray of hope, and fuel for suvivors all over the community and this state. We dont know who you are but always remember you hold a place in our heart. We are always here for you regardless of whether you choose to seek justice or not. Sending you so much love, and appreciation. . . . . . . . #survivorsofabuse #sexualabusesurvivor #southasiansurvivor #childhoodsexualabuse #southasiantrauma #southasianstories #sexualassault #rape #healing #therapy #communityhealing #justice #humanrights #womensrights #genderjustice #sexualhealth #genderbasedviolence
We are on the lookout for a social media and community outreach coordinator to join our team. Complete the application in our bio. Feel free to share with friends and family whom you feel would greatly appreciate the opportunity to make a difference
We are on the lookout for a social media and community outreach coordinator to join our team. Complete the application in our bio. Feel free to share with friends and family whom you feel would greatly appreciate the opportunity to make a difference doing Jaago work. . . . . . #volunteerwork#southasiancreatives #contentcreator #survivorsofsexualabuse #socialjustice #brownactivists #socialchange #communityorganizing #communityactivism #socialwork #communitywork #southasiansurvivors #sexualabuseinbrowncommunities #brownsurvivors
Here are 10 Black Activists of our time that we can follow and learn from now. Who are some of your favorite Black activists and leaders of our time! (Repost from diversityinc) . . . Source:https://www.diversityinc.com/10-modern-black-civil-rights-l
Here are 10 Black Activists of our time that we can follow and learn from now. Who are some of your favorite Black activists and leaders of our time! (Repost from diversityinc) . . . Source:https://www.diversityinc.com/10-modern-black-civil-rights-leaders-to-follow-today/ . . . . #blackhistorymonth #blacklove #blackactivist #blackleaders #blacklivesmatter #blackexcellence
Given that this is the last part of our Pleasure Series, we want to thank everyone who has read and followed along with each part of our series. We hope everyone enjoyed reading our slides. Additionally, we want to thank everyone who participated in
Given that this is the last part of our Pleasure Series, we want to thank everyone who has read and followed along with each part of our series. We hope everyone enjoyed reading our slides. Additionally, we want to thank everyone who participated in our final posts for sharing their meanings of pleasure with us. Embracing our need for pleasure and joy in our lives is an act of self-love and self-care. It is freedom. We hope that those who are struggling to invite pleasure into their life can dismantle the stigma and beliefs associated with pleasure. Reclaim your pleasure and allow yourself to experience joy and happiness. #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free #love #affection #comfort #intimacy #selflove #selfcare
“There is no way to repress pleasure and expect liberation, satisfaction, or joy.” ― Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #men
“There is no way to repress pleasure and expect liberation, satisfaction, or joy.” ― Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free #love #affection #comfort #intimacy #selflove #selfcare
Thank you for sharing what pleasure means to you. As Adrienne Maree Brown says, “Pleasure activism is the work we do to reclaim our whole, happy, and satisfiable selves from the impacts, delusions, and limitations of oppression and/or supremacy
Thank you for sharing what pleasure means to you. As Adrienne Maree Brown says, “Pleasure activism is the work we do to reclaim our whole, happy, and satisfiable selves from the impacts, delusions, and limitations of oppression and/or supremacy.” #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free #love #affection #comfort #intimacy #selflove #selfcare
"Pleasure is a measure of freedom; notice what makes you feel good and what you are curious about; learn ways you can increase the amount of feeling-good time in your life, to have abundant pleasure; decrease any internal or projected shame or s
"Pleasure is a measure of freedom; notice what makes you feel good and what you are curious about; learn ways you can increase the amount of feeling-good time in your life, to have abundant pleasure; decrease any internal or projected shame or scarcity thinking around the pursuit of pleasure, quieting any voices of trauma that keep you from your full sacred sensual life; create more room for joy, wholeness, and aliveness (and less room for oppression, repression, self-denial and unnecessary suffering) in your life; identify strategies beyond denial or repression for navigating pleasure in relationship to others; and begin to understand the liberation possible when we collectively orient around pleasure and longing." ― Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free #love #affection #comfort #intimacy #selflove #selfcare
With the recent rise in COVID19 cases we are moving our Golpo Circles to be virtual. There are limited seats so please be sure to sign up asap. Please be sure to share our post and encourage others to register. Happy Monday and much love from the Jaa
With the recent rise in COVID19 cases we are moving our Golpo Circles to be virtual. There are limited seats so please be sure to sign up asap. Please be sure to share our post and encourage others to register. Happy Monday and much love from the Jaago Hudson team! . . . . . . . #supportgroup #mentalhealth #support #selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #healing #depression #community #selflove #love #sexualabuse #sexualassault #health #sexeducation #restorativecircles #circles #jaagohudson #hudson
Pleasure can come in many different forms. We all experience it in our own unique ways. We asked a few people to define what pleasure means to them and their responses will be shared on our final posts for this series. We at Jaago want everyone to em
Pleasure can come in many different forms. We all experience it in our own unique ways. We asked a few people to define what pleasure means to them and their responses will be shared on our final posts for this series. We at Jaago want everyone to embrace the beauty behind pleasure. We hope you enjoy reading these responses. “Pleasure is not one of the spoils of capitalism. It is what our bodies, our human systems, are structured for; it is the aliveness and awakening, the gratitude and humility, the joy and celebration of being miraculous.” ― Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free #love #affection #comfort #intimacy #selflove #selfcare
There are many obstacles that South Asians in the diaspora experience when it comes to feeling, accessing, and enjoying pleasure. Social taboos, cultural beliefs, and traditions push us to internalize shame, and guilt surrounding intimacy, and sex. T
There are many obstacles that South Asians in the diaspora experience when it comes to feeling, accessing, and enjoying pleasure. Social taboos, cultural beliefs, and traditions push us to internalize shame, and guilt surrounding intimacy, and sex. These challenges are expanded when individuals experience abuse, especially physical and sexual. Many survivors of child sexual abuse, adult sexual abuse, and assault are especially ashamed and guilty for feeling pleasure during their abuse. This shame makes it difficult to enjoy consensual and safe sex. Arousal as a result of stimulation is completely normal and natural. But accepting this can be very difficult. As survivors, we understand firsthand how difficult, and frustrating it is to navigate intimacy, sex, pleasure, and being touched. We ask you to join us as we navigate our bodies, comfort levels, and what it means to feel pleasure. We don’t have all the answers, and solutions - and we definitely do not have an easy fix. But we can offer you solidarity and validation. We extend our arms, hearts, and souls. Remember you are worthy and deserving of all things beautiful, comforting, and consensual. Your body, mind, and soul are sacred. 
 #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #healing #triggers #happy #free
“Pleasure is the point. Feeling good is not frivolous, it is freedom.” – Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #feelgood #heal
“Pleasure is the point. Feeling good is not frivolous, it is freedom.” – Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #feelgood #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth #bollywood #lgbt #lgbtq #intimacy
What does pleasure mean to you ? What does pleasure have to do with social justice and activism? How does the diaspora see, feel, and access pleasure? Join us as we dive into what pleasure means and learn the beauty of autonomy over our bodies, our s
What does pleasure mean to you ? What does pleasure have to do with social justice and activism? How does the diaspora see, feel, and access pleasure? Join us as we dive into what pleasure means and learn the beauty of autonomy over our bodies, our sexuality, our orgasms, and most importantly how we access happiness. . . . . Art by @_artivistt . . . . . #sexualpleasure #pleasure #southasiandiaspora #southasian #joy #food #desire #culture #lgbtqia #feelingmyself #feelinggood #pleasureactivism #pleasureactivist #pakistan #womanistan #Bangladeshi #dollywood #bollywood #tollywood #healing #mentalemotional #mentalhealth #consent #sex #masturbation #sexualhealth @pleasureactivismthebook @bdsexeducation @womanistan @feminist @laalnyc @cholokothaboli @pride.pk @pakiqueers @odbhutqueerbangla @queermuslimnetwork @queeringdesi @southasianwellbeing @browngirltrauma @browngirlcyclebreakers
TRIGGER WARNING: child sexual abuse Thank you for choosing to trust us with your story. It is absolutely not okay that you were not supported by the people around you. And very painful to hear that your friends made fun of you for it. When our loved
TRIGGER WARNING: child sexual abuse Thank you for choosing to trust us with your story. It is absolutely not okay that you were not supported by the people around you. And very painful to hear that your friends made fun of you for it. When our loved ones don't give us the response that we deserve and need, it becomes difficult to talk about the trauma and seek help. But those people who don't hear our truth, who make fun of us, who shame us, are the ones who contibute to rape culture. Fuck those people for trying to silence you.Your story isn't something to be laughed at. What you experienced was real, it was traumatic - it is something painful. We are so sorry you had to hide your truth for so many years. We believe you, and we are honored to share your power with other survivors. You deserve the best and all of the love in the world. You are wonderful, courageous, intelligent, and so incredibly powerful. We're so proud of how far you've grown and we believe you will continue to shine bright and high! #believesurvivors #mentalhealth #mentalemotional #metoo #southasian #southasiandisapora #trauma #health #healing #cyclebreakers #mensurvivors #anxiety #sexualtrauma #sexualabuse #sexualviolence #rape #survivor #sexualassault #ptsd #childabuse #rapesurvivor #feminism #trauma #healing #physicalabuse #feminist #sexualharassment #cptsd #awareness #abusesurvivor #browntrauma
We had the honor of reading the wonderful book, "Shaytān Bride" by Sumaiya Matin. Many of us found ourselves relating to her experiences and truly connected with the book. As a survivor of forced marriage, she writes about the familial and
We had the honor of reading the wonderful book, "Shaytān Bride" by Sumaiya Matin. Many of us found ourselves relating to her experiences and truly connected with the book. As a survivor of forced marriage, she writes about the familial and cultural trauma she faces, her experiences with love, and how she eventually came into her identity. Please take a look at our book review and check out @sumaiya.matin's page! If you or anyone you know is being pressured, threatened, or scared into marrying, or staying in a marriage against their will, please reach out to these numbers: National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 If you would like support from our team please DM us and we'll help you find the resources you need. #forcedmarriage #southasiandiaspora #southasian #southasianfeminist #sexualabuse #sexualtrauma #abuse #survivorofforcedmarriage #childmarriage #toxicfamilymember #toxicfamily #relationshipabuse #metoo #domesticviolence #emotionalabuse #survivor #ptsd #mentalabuse #mentalhealth #rapeculture #feminism #trauma #domesticabuse #healing #physicalabuse #consent #feminist #harassment #awareness #browngirltrauma

  • Community Circles

    Community circles offer a safe space for survivors of abuse and violence in the South Asian diaspora. Using restorative circle methods participants create a safe space together. Circles help participants to strengthen healthy coping mechanisms and take lead on their personal healing journeys.

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  • Survivor Stories

    Survivor stories are collected through our anonymous online survey. By participating in this survey survivors are healing and encouraging others to take on this process. This effort works to create lasting change that focuses on preventative work. The voices of survivors help us hold systems, organizations, and institutions accountable.

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  • Victim/Survivor Advocacy

    We offer advocacy and support to survivors and victims from the diaspora who are living in and around Hudson, NY. We connect service providers, community resources, and professionals. Our focus is to bridge the gap between organizations and provide support that addresses cultural norms, and language barriers.

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SHUNO

The Jaago Hudson Podcast

Shuno with Jaago is a podcast that centers around gender-based violence in various communities and the organizations that work to highlight the different aspects of this. Join Krisha Sikka every week as she interviews various organizations and professionals who shape and impact gender justice issues in the South Asian Diaspora.