Social Issues

How to Communicate Effectively

Saheli offers a new support group for women. Discussion and guidance on Work, Family, Leisure and Relationships.
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Saheli Meeting Featured Special Guest

The December, 2008, Saheli Meeting featured a special discussion, PrabhaTara: Spirit of the Morning Star, with guest Jyotsna Batra.

PrabhaTara in Indian Culture is the star that never sets as it always faces the sun.
Jyotsna Batra, Social Service Consultant, Institute of Social Service, India, spoke about PrabhaTara and its work in helping the downtrodden.
Attendees were invited to discover how best Saheli and you can incorporate these goals in helping our local South Asian Community.
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Rita Shah nominated for "Woman of the Year"

Rita Shah, 42, of Burlington, Mass. is the leader of two important South Asian organizations in the Boston area: The India Association of Greater Boston and the women's support group Saheli. Read the rest of the article the Saheli News page.

Social Events and Community Outreach

• Participation with other regional organizations in community events and festivals
  At these events there are opportunities to make new friends
• Fund-raisers to help us carry out our mission and assist those seeking help
• Reach out to Boston area student groups
• Work with the India Association of Greater Boston to enhance cultural life of the South Asian Community

For more information, contact:

Service Leaders:

• Rita Shah
• Rekha Singh

Dance party offered on April 11, 2009

Saheli friends and supporters at the Soiree.

Sahelis gather to hear Shona Ramaya read.

Shona Ramaya reads from
Operation Monsoon at
Cambridge Public Library.