Our programs
Banat San Diego offers practical support, in Arabic and English, for women, families and seniors in East County, San Diego County.
Banat San Diego Business Builders
A free 8-week program, taught in Arabic and English, for women who are ready to work, start a business or go back to school.
Dates and location will be announced soon. Tell us you're interested and we'll contact you when registration opens.
Who it's for
Women in East County, San Diego County who want to take their next step but face barriers: limited English, childcare, or simply not knowing where to start. No experience is needed.
What you get
- Free of charge
- Classes in Arabic and English
- Childcare during sessions
- A small group of 15 to 20 women
- Guest speakers with local expertise
- A personal 90-day plan to take with you
Three pathways
Every woman explores all three, then chooses one for her personal plan.
Work
Resume, interviews, job search and your rights at work.
Business
Turn a skill or a home business into income: permits, pricing and first customers.
Education
English classes, college, training and financial aid.
The eight weeks
- Welcome and your strengths
- Know your community and local government
- Money basics: banking, budgeting and taxes
- Health and family wellbeing
- Pathway: Work
- Pathway: Business
- Pathway: Education
- Your 90-day plan and graduation
Topics may change based on what participants tell us.
After graduation
We check in with graduates after three and six months and bring alumni together, so no one takes the next step alone.
Other ways we help
Finding the right help
Not sure where to turn? We help you find the right door for housing, food, health care, senior services and family support, in Arabic or English.
Ask us for helpFamilies and seniors
Food, essentials, household items and companionship for families and seniors going through a hard time.
Ask us for helpQuestions
Does it cost anything?
No. The program is free.
Do I need to speak English?
No. Sessions are taught in Arabic and English.
What about my children?
Childcare will be available during sessions. We'll share the details when registration opens.
Do I need business or work experience?
No. The program starts from where you are.
Teach, host or sponsor
Colleges, clinics, businesses and agencies can teach a session, host a class or sponsor a week of the program.
Partner with Banat San DiegoStay in touch
Tell us how you'd like to be involved. We'll get back to you in Arabic or English.