SAHELI is a South Asian women’s network, working in the areas of health and well being, and economic empowerment. Formed under SEVA International, SAHELI contributes to the community and enterprise development work of SEVA with a particular focus on women. In keeping with SEVA’s approach, SAHELI operates by utilising the assets within its target communities to build and enhance community capacity.
SAHELI is uniquely focused on the needs of South Asian women from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Foster volunteering by enabling all individuals with specific skills and experience in the communities to play a greater role within the wider community
SAHELI delivers its services through a core group, supported by a network of volunteers of South Asian women with varied skills, backgrounds and experience. Our members can communicate in most of the South Asian regional languages.
To empower women and families from a South Asian background in the areas of health, social and economic well being.
Shantha Viswanathan
T: 0422 082 608
E: shantha_vish@yahoo.com.au
Charu Bhatia
T: 0411 110 046
E: charabhai@hotmail.com