DRUM - Desis Rising Up and Moving

QUEENS, NY

DRUM - South Asian Organizing Center (formerly Desis Rising Up and Moving) is a multigenerational, membership led organization of low-wage South Asian immigrant workers and youth in New York City that was founded in 2000.

Mission
“DRUM was founded to build the power of South Asian low wage immigrant workers, youth, and families in New York City to win economic and educational justice, and civil and immigrant rights.”

Community Safety, Civic Participation, Fair & Unbiased Justice System, Hope & Efficacy, Connections w Neighbors, Valued Cultures & Identities, Education Justice, Just Immigration Climate