Sakhi for South Asian Women
Sakhi for South Asian Women is an anti-domestic violence organization that works with the South Asian community in the New York metropolitan area.
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| Founded | 1989 |
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| Origins | New York City |
Area served | New York City |
| Website | http://www.sakhi.org |
History
The organization was founded in 1989 by Anannya Bhattacharjee, Mallika Dutt, Tula Goenka, Geetanjali Misra and Romita Shetty.[1] Sakhi means "woman friend."[1]
Sakhi celebrated their 40th anniversary at the 2019 Women's March.[2]
About
The organization is the second-oldest organization in the United States that is created for South Asian women.[2] Since it was founded, Sakhi has helped more than 10,000 people experiencing violence.[2] The organization also works with the South Asian immigrant community in New York City to prevent abuse.[2] Sakhi, as an organization believes that it is important to not only advocate for women's safety, but also for their civil rights.[3]
Sakhi holds an annual benefit dinner in New York called "Celebrating Women's Lives."[4] The dinner is both a fund-raiser and also a way to inform others about violence against women.[4]
References
- "Kavita Mehra Named Exec. Director of 'Sakhi for South Asian Women'". India -- West. 42 (37). 28 July 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via EBSCOhost.
- "Sakhi Holds 30th Anniversary Celebration at 2019 Women's March". India -- West. 45 (13). 8 February 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via EBSCOhost.
- Munshi, Soniya (July 2011). "Multiplicities of Violence: Responses to September 11 from South Asian Women's Organizations". Race/Ethnicity: Multidisciplinary Global Contexts. 4 (3): 419–436. doi:10.2979/racethmulglocon.4.3.419. JSTOR 10.2979/racethmulglocon.4.3.419. S2CID 145103293.
- Carrillo, Karen Juanita (8 November 2001). "South Asian Network Ties Anti-Terrorist Violence and Domestic Abuse". New York Amsterdam News. 92 (45). Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via EBSCOhost.