Founded in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) is the first and only organization of its kind in the United States working to develop the skills, talents, and leadership potential of South Asian youth living in New York City. Through a range of supports and services, SAYA! provides South Asian youth, ages 11 to 19, with safe spaces to learn, grow, play, and contribute to their communities-and each other.

Each year, more than 400 young people-with roots in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Guyana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad-take part in SAYA!'s center- and school-based programs. Among the services provided by SAYA! are academic and career preparation, recreational and artistic opportunities, individual and group counseling, and leadership and organizing activities. Through its programs and advocacy efforts, SAYA! works to create broad social and systemic changes that positively impact immigrant youth.