By Asians, For Asians… Saffron Circle is a group of multi-generational Asians committed to creating positive social change in the greater Boston Asian community. They are representative of many different … Continue reading Saheli Receives Funding from The Saffron Circle
2013 Woman of the Year Finalist Anu Chitrapu 2012 Woman of the Year – Ranjani Saigal, Saheli Advisory Board 2011 Woman of the Year – Manju Sheth with 2013 … Continue reading Saheli Volunteers Are Distinguished Women of the Year and Finalists
About 40 new volunteers showed up at Saheli’s Annual Volunteer Recruitment Day. Working in small groups they came up with great ideas to engage in community service, have fun, and … Continue reading Volunteer Recruitment Day a Success!
Friday, June 7, 2013, 6 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 INDIA New England will honor the top 20 finalists and the Woman of the … Continue reading Sahelis Attend INEN’s Woman of the Year Celebrations
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Healthy Eating and Childhood Obesity in the South Asian Community Lahey Clinic & Hospital. Zarina’s Poster described recent research on the impact of family … Continue reading Zarina Memon Presents for Saheli at Lahey/CHNA Showcase 2013
Saheli and the Boston South Asia Center organized a candlelight vigil in memory of the young medical student who was beaten, gang raped, and murdered by six men in Delhi … Continue reading TV Asia Covers Saheli’s Candlelight Vigil for Delhi Rape Victim
Radio Boston on WBUR 90.9 interviewed Saheli’s Family Services Coordinator, Rita Shah, yesterday to find out how the South Asian community in Boston is reacting to the horrific rape and murder … Continue reading WBUR Radio features Saheli’s Rita Shah on Delhi Rape Case
[social_button button=”facebook” furl=”http://saheliboston.org/sujana-chalasani-grant-for-women-created-in-memory-of-her-sister/” fsend=”on” flayout=”standard ” fwidth=”450″ faction=”like” fcolorsheme=”light”]Saheli recognizes that survivors of domestic violence need support to escape unsafe situations and to get back on their feet. We are … Continue reading Sujana Chalasani grant for women created in memory of her sister
Click here to see the 2012 Walk Sponsors Saturday, October 13th, 2012, was unseasonably cold and breezy. In spite of this, over 50 South Asian women, men, children, … Continue reading Saheli Raises $10,000 in Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
[social_button button=”facebook” furl=”http://saheliboston.org/saheli-wins-governors-award-for-contributions-to-the-community/” fsend=”on” flayout=”standard ” fwidth=”450″ faction=”like” fcolorsheme=”light”] In May 2012, The Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, and the Indian Association for Political Education gave an award to Saheli … Continue reading Saheli Wins Governor’s Award for Contributions to the Community
