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2 Annual Report 2010-Narika
Dear Friends of Narika,
It is an exciting and challenging time for Narika as we continue to expand our volunteer base and develop innovative programs. The demand for our services continues to increase exponentially. We work tirelessly to meet this demand, while striving to raise awareness about the plight of many women in our communities.
Narika’s mission is to break the barriers surrounding domestic violence, especially in the South Asian communities located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. As the leading non‐profit in our area of outreach services and scope of assistance offerings, we are making a difference in the lives of hundreds of women each year with a small, but efficient, staff and our dedicated volunteer base.
From just a Helpline staffed by a few volunteers sitting in a basement, Narika has blossomed into a full‐fledged network of proven, established and welcoming programs geared towards helping women and their children living amidst domestic violence.
More than 20,000 women in the San Francisco Bay Area are victims of domestic violence each year. Physical injuries. Verbal abuse. Sexual assault. Loss of life. Domestic violence transcends and affects all socio‐economic levels, education and generations. It affects many lives. One out of every three women in the world has experienced violence in an intimate relationship at some point in her life. Studies suggest that around the world between 3.3 and 10 million children witness some form of domestic abuse annually. These are staggering statistics. We must work together—women, men, in‐laws, siblings, friends and respected leaders—to make a difference. Join Narika as we strive to keep our communities healthy and strong, now and for future generations.
We need you in order to continue and expand our service offerings. A third of Narika’s annual budget comes from individual contributions. Narikaʹs operating and administrative costs are covered by grants, and individual contributions go directly towards supporting programs and services. You can rest assured, when you give to Narika, you’re giving to the people who need the help.
For those of you familiar with us, thank you for standing by the Narika family. If you’re just learning about Narika—welcome! As Narika’s interim executive director, I present this report to you on behalf of our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, generous donors, and numerous survivors. This is an open invitation to share in our accomplishments, learn about our outreach programs and services, hear from our participants, and assist us in our future endeavors.
Thank you,
Sutapa Balaji
Interim Executive Director
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ABOUT NARIKA Narika was founded in 1992 to address the problem of domestic violence in the South Asian community. Embracing the notion of women's empowerment, Narika set out to address the unmet needs of abused South Asian women by providing advocacy, support, information, and referrals within a culturally sensitive model. We serve women who trace their origins to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and diasporic communities such as Fiji and the Caribbean.
NARIKA’S MISSION Narika's mission is to promote the empowerment of women in our
community to confront and overcome the cycles of domestic violence and exploitation. We work to build a movement to end violence against
women and to support women's rights as human rights.
OUR WORK Narika has evolved from a basic Helpline staffed by a few volunteers to a collaborative, community-focused, educational organization. The dedicated staff and many volunteers help women navigate a myriad of abusive situations, offering classes; financial support; legal immigration and housing referrals; and sensitive human interaction.
“Narika’s commitment to our community grounds me in the rest of my life.
As clients and volunteers, we all share a common desire to build a peaceful
life for ourselves and those whom we love. Every time I witness the
strength and laughter of the women who have survived such incredible
hardships, I am reminded that my own strengths and laughter have yet to
be fully tapped.” -Shanta, a six year veteran of Narika’s volunteer program
NARIKA MAKES AN IMPACT
Calls to Narika’s core service–the toll-free
Helpline–continue to grow. Women call
Narika for help, information, referrals, and
sometimes just to talk and unburden
themselves to another woman who speaks
their language and understands their
culture. In the last year, Narika received 1,250
calls and served 325 clients.
Geographic Distribution of Calls
Total number of calls received: 1,250Total number of clients served: 325
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Narika’s Violence Prevention Framework Community Outreach and
Education
An important part of Narika’s mission is to prevent domestic violence by providing community members with education and resources to lead violence-free lives.
SEED – South Asian Economic Empowerment and Development
The SEED program is designed to foster women’s economic independence through the development of leadership skills and the encouragement of personal and professional growth. It seeks to present women in potentially abusive situations with the opportunity to become economically independent so that they may live and raise their children in an atmosphere free of violence and abuse.
Classroom based trainings in ESL, computers, financial literacy, resume writing and job search are offered three times a year in Fremont, San Francisco and San Pablo. Since the inception of the program in 2002, 160 women have completed the program.
Narika provides women the tools to succeed and helps them, as appropriate, remove themselves from abusive environments. Narika is working through women to promote happy, healthy families. Ending family violence
ultimately helps children foster strong cultural ties and stay affiliated with their communities.
This was my life…
I was not allowed to talk to my friends or go out of the house alone. Anytime I disagreed with my husband, he would get angry, yell, and call me names. So, I stopped disagreeing altogether. One day, he tried to strangle me while I was still holding my infant daughter in my arms. When I tried to call the police, he went to the kitchen, picked up a knife and threatened, “I’ll cut you up into pieces and then kill myself. What will the police do then?”
I confided in a colleague, who gave me Narika’s number. The Narika advocate listened to me and helped me realize this was not a normal situation. They helped me move into a shelter and, although it was hard sharing a living space with strangers, a Narika volunteer was there for me whenever I wanted to speak to someone during this difficult time.
I don’t want my daughter to grow up thinking what her father did to me was acceptable. I want her to believe in her own self worth and never accept such abuse in her own life. It takes guts to accept you are in a domestic violence situation. I finally realized I had to leave – not only for myself, but also for my daughter.
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ASSETS Bank Accounts $15,892 Accounts Receivable $59,577 Prepaid Expenses $48
Current Assets
Total Current Assets $75,517 Fixed Assets
Book Value $350
Other Assets
Deposits $2,664
Total Assets $78,531 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $18,660
Fund Balance $59,871 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $78,531
Revenue by Category
Narika’s 2009-10 Financial Summary (As of June 30, 2010)
Online: It’s fast and easy to donate online. Visit www.narika.org
Go to Support – Donate and use your credit card via secure link
Or, download the online donation form and fax/email it per the instructions
Send a Check: Make the check payable to Narika at P.O. Box 14014, Berkeley, CA 94712
Donate Stocks
Donate Your Old Car
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Manju Seal, President Neerja Bhutani, Treasurer Megha Sahgal, Secretary
Rom Srinivasan Devika Patil
STAFF
Sutapa Balaji
Roopa Mohan Shrimalie Perera Dimple George
Community Collaborative Partners
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Asian Women’s Shelter Shimtuh-Korean Community Center of the East Bay Asian Pacific Islander Institute of Domestic Violence
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Maitri
SEMAH NISA SAVE
The Hume Center India Community Center
Pakistani Amercian Community Center Fremont Resource Center
City of Fremont Contra Costa Community College
Our Team at Narika
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Narika Helpline: 1.800.215.7308 Donate or Support: 510.444.6068 Post Office Box 14014 Berkeley, California 94712 • Email: [email protected] • www.narika.org © 2010 Narika