Trailer: Women of Truth and Courage:
The Widows of Kalangarai

For centuries, widowed and abandoned women in India have been treated as outcasts by Indian society. They are among the poorest of the poor in India, especially if they are low-caste women. This documentary traces the footsteps of a widowed woman, Mrs. Manjula, who joins other widows in a movement to challenge cultural and social ostracism. The women’s stories of courage and hope in the face of adversity provide us with a vision of how women can be empowered to change their lives and society. We’ll be posting the times and locations of upcoming showings soon.

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

Our Mission

To raise awareness and support for women of Kalangarai to realize their abilities and worth to sustain their lives.

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Programs We Support

Micro-credit 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 Asset-Building Enterprises

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

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The Widows Livelihood Rights Association

On March 12 Kalangarai laid the foundation stone for a new office building to house the Widows Livelihood Rights Association.

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Why Widows?

The Challenges of Indian Widows

In Indian Society, widows are being mistreated. Their very presence is considered as an ill-omen . Hence, they are ostracised and side-lined. Widows are considered helpless so they are often picked on simply because there is no one to speak on their behalf.