About

In a day of troubling reports of terrorist attacks around the world, refugee crises in Europe and the US, war, and the trends of racial, ethnic, and religious profiling, Souad Akib, a native of Morocco and a vibrant and well-loved presence in Malden, offers a concerned but optimistic voice of reason and hope to us all in Malden and beyond. In 2010, Souad Akib founded the American Association for Arab Women (AAAW). In collaboration with other organizations in Malden, this non-profit organization helps women from Arab countries access the resources needed to navigate the systems, culture, and language of their new home. By this empowering support of women, the AAAW helps families to thrive in Malden. Malden benefits by this service as immigrant families become engaged residents. In addition, the AAAW sponsors events that invite all of Malden to workshops that raise awareness about important events that build community. Enabling connection is at the heart of these occasions. This togetherness transcends through culture, tradition, language, country of origin, race, or religion. For as Souad says, “we are all human. We should be one.” Music Credits: Musical excerpts include Temple Step Project's “Truth and Grace”, available for purchase at http://templestepproject.com/; and Addi Ouadderrou and his Amazigh group “Amoud”, https://www.facebook.com/Amoud-205775619453627/?fref=ts