Saheli in the News

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January, 2011 Saheli-Boston News Update
Happy New Year to all Saheli members, volunteers and friends.  
January is here and its busy at Saheli headquarters. This January news update highlights developments since the October fundraiser.


April, 2011 Saheli-Boston News Update
Spring is around the corner and we hope you are looking forward to bright, sunny, skies, flowers and warm beach weather. Its been busy at Saheli headquarters!! Here are some highlights of what Saheli, Support and Friendship for South Asian Families, Boston, has been doing in the community.


In Conversation With Saheli Co-Chairs, Niru Bhatia & Manju Sheth
When Saheli, the woman's support group will hold its first fundraiser on Oct 15th, Dr. Manju Sheth and Niru Bhatia, will be right behind it, making sure the event gets it support from the community and become a success.
By Nirmala Garimella, Lokvani


Saheli eyes headquarters with first fund-raiser
For the first time in its 15-year history, the Boston branch of women&Mac226;Äôs domestic violence organization Saheli is mounting a major fund-raiser in the hope of raising enough money to find a permanent home base.
By Jen Richman, IINDIA New England


Police learn how best to help abused South Asian wives
With help of trainer Meena Sonea Hewett, Burlington police learned South Asian culture, discovering Indian men may be unaware spousal abuse can land them in jail.
By Julie Masis, Correspondent, The Boston Globe


Woman of the Year 2005
India New England News selected Gouri Banerjee, coordinator of the domestic violence program, from among 20 distinguished South Asian Women.
By Anoop Kumar, Lokvani


Saheli's Conference On South Asian Families And Relationships
Stepping out of its usual role of addressing domestic violence, Saheli, the premier South Asian women's group in Boston, organized an innovative conference focused on South Asian families and relationships.
By Gouri Banerjee, Lokvani


Lokvani Talks To Kiran Bedi
Ms. Bedi was in town recently as the chief guest of Saheliís ëRhythm and Spiceí event on Saturday July 24th at the Brookline High School.
By Chitra Parayath, Lokvani


'Rhythm & Spice' With Kiran Bedi, Natraj And Karyshma
Press Release
Lokvani


Outreach To The Lowell Immigrant Community By Saheli
On Sunday, June 6th, Rita Shah, Program Coordinator of Economic Independence projects for Saheli, spoke at a community outreach celebration in Lowell
By Gouri Banerjee, Lokvani


Saheli Sponsored Conference On Obesity
Saheli hosts a free lecture and discussion on "Understanding Obesity", featuring Dr. David Ludwig, Director of Obesity Program at Children's Hospital, Boston. Nutritionist, Chandra Ganapathi, Director of HESSCO Elder Services.
by Chitra Parayath, Lokvani


Asian Women In Action: How They're Changing The World
Sahelis present at ASPIRE Asian sisters panel
by Nirasha Jaganath, Lokvani


IAGB India Day Review
India Repub Day 2004
by Chitra Parayath, Lokvani


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