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Walk Against Domestic Violence
On Saturday, October 4, 2009, Saheli, Friendship for South Asian Women has organized a 5K Walk/Run, an event to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness month in October.
The walk starts at Burlington High School, Cambridge Street, Burlington, Ma. Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk continues till 12 noon. Registration is $10, seniors and children are free. Please join us with your family, friends, parents, and neighbors, and support programs to reduce violence against women.
The annual Walk is made possible because of the ongoing collaboration between Saheli and Burlington Police Department. Margaret Rocco, a Police department advocate, who works with domestic violence victim, said that ‘when the cases come from the South Asian community in Burlington, it has been invaluable for the advocate to be able to call on Saheli to help with both language and cultural issues of the community. It has also been helpful for Saheli, who has called on the Police department advocate to help some of the families with the issues of domestic violence. Such collaborations help increase the safety of women and children who face domestic violence’.
The Saheli domestic violence program has assisted over seventy women so far this year, an increase of 33% from last year. We expect the Walk to raise much needed funds to support South Asian women, their children and their emergency needs.
Saheli-Men's Initiative: Speaking Out to Stop Violence against Women seeks to increase awareness of gender violence. Men who join the Walk show their commitment to ending violence against women. Violence against women is not just a women’s issue but requires the active and concerned support of men speaking out and never being silent when they see injustice
If you have questions send e-mail
sahelihelp@gmail.com
See the Saheli website at http://www.saheliboston.org
For more information: Rita Shah (781) 273-9752
'There is a bond of trust that exists among woman' Saheli’s mission is to empower woman to lead fulfilling lives by providing friendship, support and guidance through resources and volunteers opportunities
Date: 10/04/2009
Location: Burlington High School, Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA
Time: 9:00 am
Cost: $10
Contact: Rita Shah (781) 273-9752
Web: www.saheliboston.org
Email: sahelihelp@gmail.com
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