http://www.womenofbanglatown.com/welcome-sonora daily 1.0 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/1454107573971-Q6EYG7FB01P26PFATQ6D/20151115_0924.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/1676516318438-5LKUW3H71POAX2DGGWC0/20220816-DSCF2594.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/432c8ccf-6eb7-4ceb-bb52-2733ae51cf1a/20220707-DSCF1694.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/552756ad-0875-4ed5-bbf1-266fa13c0b9f/20230710-4316+copy.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/81813f93-5088-46ff-8e05-4a89e37eeb6f/20240810-29.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/1644782154168-NJ35NC1AU9UPKYUCDYU5/WOB-Artworkshop.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/1565051065397-FVA34AGP88AXG005IR57/D837D22E-9055-4741-BA3B-625AC71F5E94.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/2dd823f0-1275-4e87-8bc6-0f07bbc81850/150517_PorousBorders_0540.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/169b98f6-b12f-4bf9-9479-4802f372a794/20220818-DSCF2628.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/085c841f-2738-477e-baa2-89e19a9adbe0/Screen+Shot+2023-02-15+at+9.14.11+PM.png Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/6288d5e8-b4d0-46bc-9333-2e126b249942/20250726-Members+with+mural+artist+Amna+Ashgar.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/6e9a88e2-49b3-4f86-a694-6f5b33b58765/IMG_7113.JPG Welcome - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.womenofbanglatown.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2023-02-16 http://www.womenofbanglatown.com/donate daily 0.75 2023-07-18 http://www.womenofbanglatown.com/faq-1 daily 0.75 2026-01-03 http://www.womenofbanglatown.com/advisory-council daily 0.75 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/25d26dff-f265-44f7-8a50-d098b8a79c09/Screenshot+2026-01-09+at+3.22.22%E2%80%AFPM.png Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out MOUMITA RAY Co-Chair Hi! I’m Moumita. I love traveling to new places, meeting people from different backgrounds, and expressing myself through traditional dance. Every place I visit teaches me something new about kindness and connection. I joined YAC because I want to keep growing, learn from others, and make a difference in a community that inspires me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/d8f222e0-54f3-40d4-8927-aa1e3fce6ebe/IMG_7955+-+Fahima+Ali.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out FAHIMA ALI Storytelling & Social Media Chair Hi, my name is Fahima Ali. I love to read, write and connect with others. I joined the YAC to continue building a space where girls can have fun, learn, and support each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/9d0f46e3-36e4-495c-b911-3bebaa97f6e2/IMG_4330+-+Tifa.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out TIFA ARA Member-led Programming Hello! I’m Tifa, and I’m currently a freshman at Cass Tech. 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I am a freshman at Cass Technical High School. I joined the youth advisory council because I wanted to photograph and share the work of women of banglatown with the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/1b691ee7-390b-4db3-af12-bf0091147492/IMG_2084+-+Iftaha+Shafi.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out IFTAHA SHAFI Member-led Programming Hii! My name is Iftaha Shafi and I am currently a junior at Cass Technical High School. I like to read and cook in my free time. I look forward to being part of the YAC and creating more memories together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/2083d616-ae3c-416b-92fc-e155c6ba98d1/IMG_0065+-+Moriym+Begum.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out MORIYM BEGUM Fundraising Chair Hello, my name is Moriym Begum, I’m currently a freshmen at Wayne State University. I enjoy doing henna, as I find it therapeutic. I joined the Youth Advisory Council this year to be able to serve in our community’s betterment and to make fun memories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/974ccb47-398a-438a-a99f-9a9b7b11d8d0/100_0386_Original+-+Nazifa+Chowdhury.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out NAZIFA CHOWDHURY Treasurer Hi, my name is Nazifa Chowdhury, and I’m proud to be part of the YAC. I joined because I want to help make young women’s voices heard and create positive change in our community. I enjoy doing all types of art, writing, reading, and being involved in my community because they allow me to express myself and connect with others. Being part of this council gives me the chance to learn, lead, and collaborate with other passionate youth to make Banglatown a more inclusive and empowering place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/a30e8469-5972-4764-944d-583985587bea/IMG_9596.JPG Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out LAYAN KHALID Storytelling & Social Media I joined the Youth Advisory Council because I want to empower women and girls. My whole life, I have been pushed to reach my full potential. I understand that I can do anything I put my mind to, and I want others to know they can do the same. I want women and girls, especially ones that look like me, to be comfortable in their own skin, feel empowered, and uplift those around them in the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/219ccd1d-a451-4a37-a494-296135f3f450/IMG_2966+-+Onanna+Jacy.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out ONANNA JACY Public Engagement & Canvassing Chair Hello! My name is Onanna Jacy and I love drawing, dancing, and outdoor activities. I joined the YAC to stay involved in improving my community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/59165bbd-1be2-4f0f-9c52-42819c79f2b6/IMG_1827+-+Shauda+Islam.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out SHAUDA ISLAM Fundraising My name is Shauda Islam and I am currently a sophomore at Cass Tech! I love doing art and engaging with my community. On my free time, you'll find me reading, drawing, and doing anything creative. I joined this YAC since I wanted to find a way to spend more time doing the things I love in a fun, empowering environment. I look forward to spending the next year with you all! :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/0d13cc97-78a3-47ed-b483-b76eeab746f8/me+-+NJ.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out NUSRAT JAHAN Secretary My name is Nusrat and I am currently a senior at Wayne State University. I am excited to be helping my community and create a meaningful change in broader society. I enjoy learning, and finding new ways to express creativity. Moreover I enjoy reading and baking in my down time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/7598f785-eb7e-4fbf-9f9d-437734846d46/IMG_4866+-+Nibdita+Roy.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out NIBDITA ROY Member-led Programming Chair My name is Nibdita Roy, and a few things about me are that I love dancing, all things arts and crafts, and I love enjoying the outdoors with friends. I joined the YAC as a way to stay connected with my community and contribute to creating a comfortable and fun environment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/76a7f6a2-3bdc-4b1c-a09e-49fa352ee05d/IMG_6044+-+Kuasha+Paul.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out KUASHA PAUL Public Engagement & Canvassing Hello everyone! My name is Kuasha Paul, and I’m a 12th grader at Cass Technical High School. I’ve been part of YAC for two years now, and I’m excited to keep growing with this organization. Some fun facts about me are that I love dancing, spending time outdoors, and traveling. I also enjoy listening to R&B music and watching horror movies. I joined YAC because I want to make a positive impact on my community. My goal is to help create a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels seen and celebrated through art and talent while also planning fun and meaningful events for WOB members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56abbb57be7b960cab894a01/34b74b42-bee9-477c-828a-39a066a3526a/IMG_7151+-+Silver+River.jpeg Youth Advisory Council - Make it stand out NURA UDDIN Fundraising I am Nura Uddin, a senior at Cass Technical High School, I enjoy being with my family, sleeping and watching shows and also just being by myself. 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