welcome

CIANA, the Center for Integration and Advancement of New Americans, is a not-for-profit social services agency that serves new immigrants in New York City. CIANA specializes in providing culturally competent and language appropriate services to immigrants and refugees from the  Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. 

our mission

To prevent the growing marginalization of new immigrants and refugees from highly traditional societies through special transitional services,  leading to their successful integration into the socio-economic and civic life of America while continuing to maintain pride in their cultural heritage