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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.
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“Women of Truth and Courage: The Widows of Kalangarai”
An inspiring film of how women can be empowered to change their lives and society. Join us for the public screening of our award-winning Documentary on Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:00PM (ET)
At The Shepherd Center,
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Book Group – December 2026 Exploring India through books! Clear Light of Day (2000), A Novel by Anita DesaiJoin us for book discussion on Friday, Dec. 11, 4:00PM (ET)
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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.
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Educating the Next Generation The plight of the widowed and deserted women affects the well-being and the future of their children.
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Establishing Entrepreneurships With the donations from Friends of Kalangarai, we continued our support of the Women’s Innovative Social Enterprises (WISE).
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Advancing Human Rights Kalangarai laid the foundation stone for a new office building to house the Widows Livelihood Rights Association.
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