Manavi is a New Jersey-based women's rights organization that works to end all forms of violence against South Asian women living in the US. South Asian women are those who identify their country of origin as Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka.Through a wide variety of programs, Manavi ensures that women of South Asian descent in the US can exercise their fundamental right to live a life of dignity that is safe and free from violence. Manavi provides services equitably to women from all South Asian countries and does not discriminate based on national, religious or sectarian grounds. Some of our services include: peer supportive counseling, legal clinics & referrals, support groups, court & medical accompaniments, and a transitional home.

If you are a woman facing violence and are in an emergency please dial 911 on your phone. If you need help from Manavi please click here for our contact information.

Manavi is a small organization with a lot to do. If you believe in Manavi's work and wish to support our programs and services, please consider making an online donation. If you would like to make a material donation, please review the Ashiana Wish List.

MANAVI ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSITION

Maneesha Kelkar will be stepping down from her position effective April 1, 2012. The search for a new Executive Director has begun. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. Please circulate widely.

For a full job description, please check our job openings page.