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Our Year In Review 2022: Centering Sakhi’s Helpline Volunteers

“I grew up seeing domestic violence in my community and am a survivor myself. Sakhi changed my life, and I wanted to bring the work to my Indo-Caribbean community so that more women like me could be transformed.”

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Celebrating Survivor Stories: Jeena Gurung

    Sakhi congratulates and celebrates Jeena Gurung on her recent academic success of completing her medical assistant program at Read more…

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Third Annual Gender Justice & the Arts Asian & Asian-American Showcase

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A Call to Men & Raising the Bar for Male Feminism

“What male feminism needs to be is a proactive, outraged, intentional movement of men not afraid to stand up vocally and relentlessly for equality between the sexes, and to listen closely and carefully to the experiences of the women in their lives, and in the public domain.” – Sushant S. Mukherjee, Male Feminist & Sakhi Supporter

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Thank You for Your Support of Sakhi’s Gala: Building Resilient Communities

We thank our supporters, host committee members, donors, and stakeholders in helping us actualize Sakhi’s mission. Whether you joined Sakhi in-person, or in-spirit, we are grateful for your commitment to ending violence against women. We cannot do this work without you, our community.

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Interview with Shivana Jorawar, Co-Chair at Jahajee Sisters & State Legislative Counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights

“I grew up seeing domestic violence in my community and am a survivor myself. Sakhi changed my life, and I wanted to bring the work to my Indo-Caribbean community so that more women like me could be transformed.”

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Engaging Men in the Fight for Gender Justice

Join Sakhi this Tuesday, February 27th for a workshop on masculinity and gender violence. There will be a facilitated discussion covering masculinity, patriarchy, sexual violence, and bystander intervention. This workshop aims to strengthen our understanding of masculinity and power while engaging in a conversation about community accountability.

Sakhi’s Fireside Chat with Author/Activist Deepa Iyer

On Thursday February 22nd, Sakhi hosted a Fireside Chat with author/activist Deepa Iyer to discuss her first book, We Too Sing America. Deepa is a racial justice activist, lawyer, writer, and former Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT).

Sneha’s Story

Tell us about your work and experiences with Sakhi. ​I work for the Watson Foundation. We expand the vision and Read more…

Sheetal’s Story

Tell us about your work and experiences with Sakhi.   I’m currently a Young Professional Volunteer with the Board’s Development Read more…