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A Brighter Future for Mrs Nithya
Mrs Nithya lives in a Dalit community. She is a widow, the only breadwinner of her family, and works as a landless agricultural labourer. Her two daughters are studying in the government high school. Her thatched house was severely damaged during the 2024 monsoon. She and her daughters lived for 8 months with a leaky roof. As a result, her daughters’ academic performance suffered.
The Kalangarai staff collected data on the damage. After reviewing her needs, Kalangarai provided her with money (Rs. 10,000/$112) to repair her house. Today, her family lives in a safe and weather-resistant dwelling.
During 2025, Friends of Kalangarai supported 33 women with funds to repair or rebuild their damaged thatched and dilapidated houses. This initiative not only improved their physical safety but also boosted their confidence, dignity, and independence, enabling them to face the future with greater resilience.
Based on their need, the donations for each woman range from $60 to $170. A $100 donation can go a long way in improving the living conditions and well-being of a widowed or single woman and her family.
Make an impact on the lives of widows and their children!
Through your donation, widows start sustainable businesses to lift their families out of poverty! Funds also provide their children with educational opportunities.
Since 2016, Friends of Kalangarai has been supporting Kalangarai’s community-based programs, including self-help groups, entrepreneurship training, microcredit loans, and human rights advocacy for vulnerable Indian widows. Friends also support the educational needs of the women’s young children and provide scholarships for widows’ daughters to attend college.
Their needs for sustainable livelihoods and protection of their human rights continue, as the widowed women are marginalised and the poorest of the poor in India. Help us make a difference in their lives.
Thank you.
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Friends of Kalangarai
PO Box 8755
New Bedford, MA
02742
volunteer
We are interested in recruiting volunteers for committees and to serve on the board of directors for the organization. We are seeking professionals with expertise in the following areas:
- Microcredit
- Entrepreneurship
- Non-profit management
- Accounting
- Social Media Communications
- Fundraising
Individuals with a strong interest in global women’s issues and social justice are especially welcome. Please contact us if you want to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Meet the Friends of Kalangarai Board of Directors
