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Mission

SAHELI is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.

Our mission is to promote abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness and access to social services.

SAHELI envisions healthy, abuse-free Asian communities.

SAHELI represents six words that define our services: Support, Advocate, Heal, Empower, Listen, and Inform.

SAHELI specifically addresses the cultural and language needs of Asian and other immigrant families affected by domestic violence.  Our values and mission are reflected in our programs, which integrate culture and language specific direct services, educational programs, and community-based initiatives and advocacy.

SAHELI thanks the Allstate Foundation

Allstate Foundation
SAHELI's Job Readiness Program is made possible by the Allstate Foundation. Please click here for more information: http://www.clicktoempower.org/. 

Job Openings - Community Resource Ambassadors

SAHELI is currently seeking to hire part-time/full-time Community Resource Ambassadors from various Asian communities to provide crisis management, advocacy, peer support, counseling, legal advocacy and community outreach to domestic violence survivors.

The ideal candidate would be an empathetic individual with excellent listening and communication skills, actively engaged within their specific community, have a strong understanding of Asian family and community dynamics, and are able to convey sensitive information in a culturally appropriate manner. They should also have an understanding of the issues of domestic violence and immigrant issues and be sensitive to the needs of the clients. Candidates are required to be bilingual in English and one of the following languages: Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic or Farsi.

Salary range is $2250-2,500 monthly for full time and $1125-1250 for part-time. Benefits include vacation, sick leave and health insurance. Click HERE for a detailed job description.

Please send resumes to SAHELI at saheli@saheli-austin.org or P.O. Box 3665, Austin, TX 78764. Closing Date for Job Applications is February 10, 2010.


In the News

Posted Fri, 09/18/2009 - 09:42
Author: 
Raman Sandhu, Community Liaison

So much information, so little time – does this thought ever cross your mind? We here at SAHELI want to help you get the information you want without you having to do all the work to get it!  The following links will take you to articles that will fill you in on some of the issues that are faced by the Asian community and by women in general:


“Vice President Biden Announces Appointment of White House Advisor on Violence Against Women.” The White House, Office of the Vice President.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Vice-President-Biden-Announces-Appointment-of-White-House-Advisor-on-Violence-Against-Women/

“Violence Against Afghan Women Common & Unpunished, UN Report Says.” Family Violence Prevention Fund

http://endabuse.org/content/news/detail/1320/

“Iraqi Immigrants Struggle to Adjust to Life in U.S.” The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/nyregion/13iraqis.html?_r=1&hp#

“New Policy Permits Asylum for Battered Women.” The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/16/us/16asylum.html?_r=1

The following link, from The New York Times, is a great source of information when it comes to women’s issues around the world:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/magazine/23Women-t.html#

If there is an article you would like to see in the next E-News, email us at saheli@saheli-austin.org.


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