Rakshais a nonprofit dedicated to Georgia’s South Asian American communities with support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s the only organization of its kind in Georgia, but providing their service has been challenged by the federal government cutting $500 million in public safety grants.


Plus, as part of "Closer Look's" Earth Day coverage, we revisited Rose's 2024 conversation with Sylvester Pierce of the Self-Preservation Society. The conversation focused on overcoming fear, the healing power of water, mental health and Pierce's mission to get more Black kayakers out on the water.

<a href="https://www.raksha.org/">Raksha</a> is a nonprofit dedicated to Georgia&rsquo;s South Asian American communities with support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-nonprofit-balancing-federal-funding-cuts-while-supporting-south-asian-american-abuse-assault-survivors/">the only organization of its kind in Georgia</a>, but providing their service has been challenged by the federal government cutting <a href="https://counciloncj.org/doj-funding-cuts-more-than-550-organizations-impacted-new-analysis-finds/">$500 million in public safety grants</a>.
 Plus, as part of "Closer Look's" Earth Day coverage, we revisited Rose's<a href="https://www.wabe.org/local-instructor-uses-kayaking-to-help-black-people-heal/"> 2024 conversation</a> with Sylvester Pierce of the<a href="https://thesps.org/"> Self-Preservation Society</a>. The conversation focused on overcoming fear, the healing power of water, mental health and Pierce's mission to get more Black kayakers out on the water.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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Nonprofit securing South Asian American abuse, assault survivors amid federal budget cuts; Earth Day: How the Self-Preservation Society uses nature to ease mental health 