Saheli will launch a new support and friendship group on November 5th, 2011 in Burlington.  Saheli GupShup is a women's group that will enrich, empower and support you. We look forward to your participation, join us with friends and family. Saheli does not discriminate against any race or ethnicity." See flier for more details.

A Valuable Resource to a Community of Women

For the past seven years Saheli has been actively involved in community service, volunteering, acting as a clearing house for information to those seeking assistance and being a friend to women.

We provide referrals to a diverse group of service providers and lend support to women in situations of crisis. Saheli has gained valuable experience and expertise in identifying the needs of the community and delivering culturally appropriate assistance.

Please note that all services are provided on a selective and confidential basis.

Other Resources

Legal resources and Activism

Greater Boston Legal Services provides free civil (noncriminal) legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and thirty-one additional cities and towns. The help offered ranges from legal advice to full case representation, depending on client need.
http://www.gbls.org/

The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition focuses on policy advocacy, public education, capacity building and leadership development in newcomer communities
http://www.miracoalition.org/

South Asian Women for Action. A list of resources for activism, legal and immigration news, and information of particular interest to South Asian women.
http://way.net/sawa/

The National Immigration Forum: news and updates on immigration law
http://www.immigrationforum.org/

Women, media, and literature

Manushi, a serious journal about women and society
http://free.freespeech.org/manushi/

The South Asian Literature Discussion List
http://is.rice.edu/~riddle/play/sasialit/index.html

News and Information

The Indian Express newspaper net edition
http://www.indianexpress.com/

BBC News world edition: South Asian site
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/

Talk of the Nation: the hundred best books, audio clips, shows and discussions from NPR
http://www.npr.org/programs/totn/top100.html

Resources for domestic violence, sexual assault and rape

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence -
http://www.atask.org/
The website offers information on many services to women in situations of domestic violence. It provides some resources in Hindi. There is information on shelters and services in the region.

Jane Doe Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
http://www.janedoe.org/
Learn more about sexual assault and rape, where to get help, and how to get involved.

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