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 promote and protect the human rights of widowed and single women through economic independence, education, and community leadership while raising awareness of their plight and courage in the face of extreme adversity.

Fall Festival Fundraiser 2026

Sep. 27, 2026 | 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

at The Keith Farm, 775 Horseneck Road, Westport, MA

The Silent Auction is Live!

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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.