Advocates have long discerned the overlap between domestic violence and human trafficking. Research has shown that it is not uncommon that domestic violence can occur alongside human trafficking and vice … Continue reading The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
By Helly Patel The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the entire world in ways we have never experienced before, but the battle has been even more challenging for those impacted by … Continue reading Covid-19 and its Impact on Domestic Violence Survivors
Divya Chandra, Sahel’s Treasurer, interviewed Gita Muni, a long time supporter and donor. Gita Muni is a life-sciences industry executive and philanthropist with an accomplished career spanning over 45 years. … Continue reading Saheli interviews long time supporter and donor Gita Muni
On May 29th, Saheli hosted a conversation on mental health to mark May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Led by interns Helly Patel and Aditi Joglekar, the event was attended … Continue reading A Conversation on Mental Health
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker We, at Saheli, and as South Asians, stand in solidarity with Black … Continue reading A Message of Solidarity
Domestic violence has increased and immigrant survivors are finding it harder to access resources. Saheli has continued to offer vital and critical services to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and … Continue reading Saheli’s COVID-19 relief services
Nidhi is a sophomore at Harvard College, living in Eliot House. On campus, she is involved as a Senior Staffer for Harvard Model Congress’s Governmental Affairs Committee, serves as the … Continue reading Intern Spotlight Jan 2020 – Nidhi Patel
On Saturday, September 14, Saheli held a workshop on issues regarding ‘immigration and public charge rule’ as a part of its Know Your Rights series in Burlington. The workshop was … Continue reading Know Your Rights – Immigration and the New Public Charge
By Ayushi Chotai “Where are you from?” “No, where are you really from?” I have been asked this question several times, not only here in the US, but also … Continue reading Being Indian, and being American
