Manavi Newsletter articles

Recent articles from Manavi Newsletter

Manavi's Annual Dinner.
December 1, 2006... 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.
December 1, 2006... 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 loss...

The truth about H-4.
December 1, 2006... 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.
December 1, 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! * Manavi's next Volunteer...

Statistics.
December 1, 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...