Coming Events
Women of Truth and Courage:
The Widows of Kalangarai
The Block Island Film Festival (BIFF) selected our Documentary!!!
May 26-28, 2026
Place: Block Island Maritime Institute and Champlin’s Marina & Resort
Women of Truth and Courage
will be screened in the Documentary Short Film Block
on Thursday, May 28, 2:30 pm – 3 pm.
The Award Ceremony and Wrap Party will be later that evening.
MORE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE
Trailer: Women of Truth and Courage:
The Widows of Kalangarai

Exploring India through books
Interested in traveling to India but don’t want to leave the comfort of your armchair? Our book group meets regularly, with discussions held both in person and on Zoom.
The June book is Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World by Louis Fischer
Louis Fischer has written several books about Mahatma Gandhi. The Life of Mahatma Gandhi was Fischer’s first comprehensive biography (550 pages) published in 1950 with subsequent editions. A recent publication (2010) with the Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World is shorter (224 pages) and you may prefer to read this briefer version. Fischer knew Gandhi well. In his books, he answers questions such as, “how did the son of modest parents become the powerful leader of India?” What spiritual force transformed the successful English-trained lawyer into a man who freed India and brought moral guidance for the entire world? Behind the general known facts of his life, Fischer also unveils many mysteries.
Please join us on Friday, June 5, at 4:00 (ET) for a thought-provoking discussion of Gandhi’s life, work, and spiritual teachings.
Location in person:
Friends of Kalangarai
227 Union Street – Suite 707,
New Bedford, MA 02740
If you are planning to attend the group via Zoom, please register to receive the Zoom link.
Summer Soiree Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that we are having a Summer Soiree Fundraiser in honor of International Widows Day

Join us for the fundraiser
Saturday
June 20, 2026
5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Quonset Davisville Navy Yacht Club
81 Wescott Rd,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Screening of our Award Winning Documentary
Women of Truth and Courage: The Widows of Kalangarai
Food | Drinks | Raffles
Live Music by Jason Valcourt
Suggested ticket donation is $25 per person
DONATE ONLINEOr mail check to:
Friends of Kalangarai I P.O. Box 8755 I New Bedford, MA 02742
100% of the event’s ticket sales will go toward the programs for the widows and their children’s education.




