Friends of Kalangarai – Support for the Women of Kalangarai

Fall Festival ‘Friend’raiser Oct. 29, 2023 — View items in the Silent Auction

Our Mission

To support the realization of human rights of the widowed women of Kalangarai through economic independence, education, and community leadership while raising awareness of their challenges and their resilience in the face of adversity.

Summer Soiree Fundraiser

In celebration of International Widows Day 2026

June 20, 2026 | 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

at Quonset Davisville Navy Yacht Club, North Kingstown, RI

Sneakers Donation Campaign

Recycle. Reuse. Re-sneaker the World!

Support the environment and keep the sneakers out of landfills. Donate pre-owned pairs of sneakers in any condition.

Drop off locations

Programs We Support

Building Assets with Self-help Groups

For widows and deserted women in 100 different villages. So far, 1500 members have registered their names in these groups.

Educating the Next Generation

The plight of the widowed and deserted women affects the well-being and the future of their children.

Establishing Entrepreneurships

With the donations from Friends of Kalangarai, we continued our support of the Women’s Innovative Social Enterprises (WISE).

Advancing Human Rights

Kalangarai laid the foundation stone for a new office building to house the Widows Livelihood Rights Association.