Recently added articles from Manavi Newsletter:

Manavi's Annual Dinner.

Dec 01, 2006; Ijaz, Aisha ... The Annual Dinner brings together survivors, staff, volunteers and supporters for an evening of enjoyment and reflection. The aim of the Dinner is to bring the community together to reaffirm its commitment to ending violence against South Asian Women. The Dinner has not only helped cement ...

Jersey City Silent March.

Dec 01, 2006; Rudra, Urjasi ... October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month when a variety of events including vigils and seminars organized on local, state and national levels take place. These are held to acknowledge the prevalence of violence against women in all communities, to mourn the ...

The truth about H-4.

Dec 01, 2006; Rudra, Urjasi ... My acquaintance with the H-4 visa dates back to February 2002, when I arrived in New Jersey as a married woman, with an H-4 visa and very little understanding about the US immigration system. I was naive at best, and ignorant to put it bluntly, when I assumed that my education, work ...

Upcoming events.

Dec 01, 2006 ... * A Volunteer Advocates Training will be held in February 2007 for all current Manavi volunteers who are interested in working directly with women survivors of violence. * Mark your calendars for Manavi's Annual Fundraiser Dinner coming up in March 2007! ...

Statistics.

Dec 01, 2006 ... From January 01, 2006 till November 15, 2006, Manavi worked with a total of 268 women who approached us for assistance. Out of this total, 195 women were new callers and 73 women continued with services. The following is a break-out of hours for some of Manavi's services offered to these ...

Manavi in the news.

Dec 01, 2006 ... Our message is getting out there! Here are some articles about Manavi that have been published since our last newsletter. * Pals, A (July/2006). Disabusing the abused: Manavi has come a long way in 20 years. India Abroad v36(43). * Jhunjhujwala, J (October/2006) ....

Advocacy Collective.(Collective Updates)

Dec 01, 2006 ... Manavi's Advocacy Collective is comprised of volunteers who are trained to provide culturally specific, peer supportive counseling to women survivors of violence. The year 2006 saw seven volunteer successfully complete both parts of the mandatory Advocates Training required to join the ...

Ashiana collective.(Collective Updates)

Dec 01, 2006 ... Ashiana, Manavi's transitional home, is a safe space for South Asian women and their children who have been displaced by violence. Since 1997, Ashiand has been providing women and their children with secure, rent-free housing while they work towards independent living. Since January 2006, ...

Legal collective.(Collective Updates)

Dec 01, 2006 ... Manavi's Legal Clinic continued to be held twice a month, alternating between New Brunswick and Jersey City, in the year 2006. The clinic is for South Asian women who are in abusive relationships and have no income, low income or no access to their income. It provides a free half-hour ...

Outreach collective.(Collective Updates)

Dec 01, 2006 ... The Outreach Collective has been actively involved in reaching out to the South Asian community in order to raise awareness about Manavi and the services we offer. The Collective has also helped raise consciousness about the issues of violence against women and has conducted cultural ...

Aurat.(Poetry Corner)(Poem)

Dec 01, 2006; Desai, Vaidehi ... <Pre> Aurat Main Phool hoon, jo zindagi mein khushboolaaoonMain Roshni hoon, jo andhkaar ko tumse doorkaroonMain Chhaya hoon, jo dhoop se tumhe bachaaoonMain Sneh ki Pratima hoon, jo sab mein pyaarbaatoon Main Mamta ka saagar hoon,Mujhse ...

My Daughters.(Poetry Corner)(Poem)

Dec 01, 2006; Puri, Bindia ... <Pre> My Daughters My daughtersI made youOr did I?I only helped bring youinto thisnot-so-perfect worldButlet me tell youit' a good enoughworld tolet you shineBe how you want to beifyou will make it. My ...

Letter from an Ashiana (transitional home) ex-resident, September 2006.

Dec 01, 2006 ... I was totally unaware of my rights and my strengths when I contacted Manavi and came to Ashiana. I was helpless, shattered and a completely broken person who had no confidence in herself, no sense of her rights and was very scared to question other peoples intents and motives. For me the ...