By Neha Kotagiri The teen years are difficult for all: pressures from all aspects of life are suddenly cast upon you as you try to discern your own identity and … Continue reading Being South Asian: Self Image and Mental Health
This article appeared on India New England News BURLINGTON, MA—Saheli, a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues related to domestic violence in the South Asian community, honored its own … Continue reading Saheli Honors Its Volunteers, Holds 5th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day Celebration
By Mani Dixit This mother-daughter volunteer duo is doing wonders for Saheli. Earlier this year, Binu Gopinathan joined Saheli as a volunteer to be part of our writing volunteer group … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Volunteer Spotlight: Binu & Meghana
On Sunday April 24, Saheli’s dedicated volunteers gathered at Burlington Public Library to receive appreciation for all their hard work, dedication, and compassion. Our volunteers assist with computer literacy classes, advocate for … Continue reading Saheli Holds Volunteer Appreciation Party
Volunteer Uma Venkatraman shares her experience facilitating our workshops about gender issues and domestic violence and connecting with the participants. “One of my highlights of volunteering with Saheli has been … Continue reading Saheli Volunteer Uma Venkatraman Shares Her Experience
By Saheli Volunteer, Nikita Singhal Saheli’s Economic Empowerment Program (EEP) strives to support low-income families and female survivors of domestic violence in gaining economic self-sufficiency. The diagram below, taken from … Continue reading Saheli’s Economic Empowerment Program Introduces ‘Meri Saheli’
Volunteers Requests for Computers 101 Do you use computers? Are you looking to utilize your time helping others? Would you like to learn something new or make more friends and … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to help with Computers 101 in Quincy!
(originally published in Community Advocate on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015) Shrewsbury – A candlelight vigil was held on Shrewsbury Common Oct. 15 to remember those who have been victims of … Continue reading Vigil held for victims of domestic abuse
Saheli has ten trained domestic violence advocates, who assist South Asian women experiencing domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. … Continue reading The Role of Saheli’s Domestic Violence Advocates
Aims: To use writing as a tool for highlighting gender issues within the South Asian community including, but not limited to gender identity, gender violence, survivor support, and healthy relationships. … Continue reading Join Saheli’s New Volunteer Writers Group
