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Meera’s Journey – from Abuse to Empowerment
This transformative journey of Meera (name changed to maintain confidentiality) exemplifies not only the impact Saheli has on a survivor’s life but demonstrates the complexity of providing the kind of … Continue reading Meera’s Journey – from Abuse to Empowerment
Saheli in conversation with India New England News
Saheli’s Renu Tewarie and Deepali Gulati mark the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month talking at length about this issue in the South Asian and Arab community. Hear what they … Continue reading Saheli in conversation with India New England News
‘Saheli means Friend’ – Exploring Gendered Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships in South Asian Communities
By Marwah Kiani According to the 2010 Census, there are around 5.4 million South Asians living in the United States (U.S Census, 2010). South Asian immigrants in the United States … Continue reading ‘Saheli means Friend’ – Exploring Gendered Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships in South Asian Communities
My Journey as a Saheli Youth Fellow
by Anushka Patil To put it simply, Saheli has given me a community of South Asian students who understand the difficulties of balancing one’s nationality and ethnicity in a world … Continue reading My Journey as a Saheli Youth Fellow
Saheli Fundraiser, ‘The Art Affair’ – a conversation
Ticket link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/saheli-support-and-friendship-for-south-asian-women-and-families/saheli-art-affair/saheli-art-affair What is “the Art Affair” and how did it come about? “The Art Affair” was conceived in 2021 by Ruchika Yadav as the central theme for Saheli’s … Continue reading Saheli Fundraiser, ‘The Art Affair’ – a conversation
‘Something to talk about’ on BCAT TV- with Saheli Co-Executive Directors
DVAM 2021: #Every1KnowsSome1 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), “domestic violence is more prevalent than most realize, one in four women … Continue reading ‘Something to talk about’ on BCAT TV- with Saheli Co-Executive Directors
Tina Turner: An Icon and Inspiration for Music Lovers and Domestic Violence Survivors
Grammy award-winning, iconic musician Tina Turner died of natural causes on May 24th, 2023 in her Swiss home. We remember Ms. Tina Turner for her talent, as the singer of … Continue reading Tina Turner: An Icon and Inspiration for Music Lovers and Domestic Violence Survivors
Don’t Forget The Children: The Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence
Growing up, I witnessed abuse in my household. Witnessing abuse led me to feel depressed and down. Not only did I feel guilty for not being able to save my … Continue reading Don’t Forget The Children: The Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence