Please visit this page for updates on upcoming events.
To learn more about ASHA's upcoming events, please write to us at coordinator@ashaforwomen.org.
Thursday, February 5, 2009: Sanskrit Thursdays, meet:: network:: mingle!
October 11, 2008: Coffee with Shobhan Bantwal. Renowned Author Shobhan Batwal is launching her second book "The Forbidden Daughter". April
26, 2008: ASHA for Women's 2008 Gala, Celebrating Hope through
Empowerment. Keynote address
by Jacki Lyden NPR Senior Correspondent and Renowned Author
of Daughter of the Queen Sheba: A Memoir
(Copies will be available for purchase) February 18, 2008: ASHA FOR WOMEN participates in Capitol Hill Interfaith Dialogue on domestic violence. November 1, 2007: Become Informed and Engaged at the Civic Engagement Community Dialogue for DC Area South Asians October 26-28, 2007:
Enjoy Dakshina's Fall Festival of Indian Arts and Support ASHA for Women
OCTOBER 25, 2007:
ASHA For Women presents "PROVOKED" For Domestic Violence Month June 9, 2007:
ASHA Advocates Training May 18, 2007:
ASHA For Women with support from Washington Area Women's Foundation invites you to attend the
Domestic Violence Service Providers' Conference. April
21, 2007: ASHA for Women's 2007 Gala, Celebrating Hope through
Empowerment. Keynote address
by Neal Katyal, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Speech by Nalini Rajguru - ASHA President-Secretary November
18, 2006: ASHA Volunteer Training for Client Advocates You are invited
to attend our 2006 ASHA Volunteer Training for Client Advocates. This is a
chance for new volunteers to meet Board Members and learn more about ASHA’s
activities and opportunities. Inactive Volunteers previously involved with
ASHA are also encouraged to attend.Please RSVP to Lakshmi Aiyappa at volunteer@ashaforwomen.org
. Once RSVP is received, additional information will be provided.We look forward
to seeing you!!! Together we can make a difference. November
12, 2006: MUSKAAN, A poignant play in English based on true stories about
victims of HIV/AIDS Global Performing
Arts presented an important theatrical experience Muskaan, a poignant play
in English based on true stories about victims of HIV/AIDS featuring Lushin
Dubey and Daman, Theatre World, New Delhi, India. October
29, 2006: Dr. Venigalla Rao runs to raise funds for ASHA Dr. Venigalla
Rao, Chairman, Department of Biology, Catholic University of America. He will
be running the Baltimore Half Marathon on October 14, and Marine Corps Marathon
on October 29, 2006. he will run to raise funds for ASHA. Mail
your donation to: ASHA, Inc. September
23, 2006: Indonesian Cooking Class Learn more about
ASHA Inc, while learning to cook delicious Indonesian food! This event was
held to bring current and future supports of ASHA's work together, while raising
money to sustain this vitally important organization. A professional chef
guided participants in preparing a restaurant-quality meal (meat and vegetarian
options available) while ASHA representatives were on hand to share information.
Supplies, ingredients, and kitchen have been generously provided by ASHA supporters.
Please send an email to us at coordinator@ashaforwomen.org
if you are interested in attending future events. September
16, 2006: ASHA Volunteer Meeting 2006 You are invited
to attend our 2006 volunteer informational meeting. This is a chance for new
volunteers to meet Board Members and learn more about ASHA’s activities and
opportunities. Inactive Volunteers previously involved with ASHA are also
encouraged to attend.Please RSVP to Lakshmi Aiyappa at volunteer@ashaforwomen.org
by September 10, 2006. Once RSVP is received, additional information will
be provided.We look forward to seeing you!!! Together we can make a difference. Past
Events - Partial List April
7th, 2006: State Department Reception and Panel Discussion ASHA held a
reception for the South Asian delegation, representing India, Pakistan, Afghanistan,
Nepal and Bhutan, visiting the United States under the auspices of the Department
of State. The delegation was invited to participate in "Women As Leaders
in the Public and Private Sector”, sponsored by the International Visitor
Leadership Program of the State Department, and organized by the Phelps Stokes
Fund in Washington, D.C. ASHA thanks
Caplin and Drysdale for providing the venue and refreshments to host this
reception, and making it a very enjoyable evening for the delegates and other
guests. Anjali Soi,
a University of Pittsburgh Law student and an accomplished Bharatnatyam artist,
held a dance performance in Pittsburgh to raise funds for ASHA. Anjali was
accompanied by her sister Preeti, and friends Vanita Sundaraman and Mala Misra.
The dances depicted woman in various forms – from devout Mirabai to
almighty Durga. The performances were spectacular and enjoyed by everyone. ASHA
in the year 2005 December
17th, 2005: ASHA featured on NBC ASHA was featured
on NBC's on Saturday, December 17th during the 6:00-7:00 am and then again
at 6:00-7:00 pm on Channel 4 (NBC). Each year, NBC selects a few nonprofit
organizations and profiles them during the 12 days of Christmas. This newscast
featured survivors of domestic violence in the DC metro area and also some
board members of ASHA. We hope that the NBC documentary will aid in conveying
ASHA’s mission and reach out to those who may need help. The
above is only a partial list. Please read our newsletters for information
about all events and community outreach activities that ASHA has been invloved
in.
Doors open at 7pm
$5 dollar open bar from 7:30 to 8:30pm
Location: IndeBleu
707 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: (202) 551-0042
(Copies will be available for purchase)
Location: Potter's House Coffee House
1658 Columbia Circel NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Ph: 202-232-5483
Parking for the Oct. 11th book launch is available for $5.00 for the event. Parking is at the corner of 15th and Columbia. In order to park, pick up ticket and directions at Potter's House Coffee Shop at 1658 Columbia Circle, NW. You can stop in front of the coffee house and call 202-232-5483.
The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) (Invited)
Location: The George Washington University
The Elliot School of International Affairs
City View Terrace
1957 E St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20052
When: Thursday, November 1st at 7:00-9:00p.m.
Where: DeVry University (Student Commons)
2450 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
(Walking distance from Crystal City Metro)
Join Us to:
Discuss local issues such as immigration, hate crimes, and access to services
Exchange ideas and information with community members
Learn about how to get involved in the civic and political process
Take action on important issues
Hear from organizations serving South Asians in the DC Area
To RSVP: Please e-mail saalt@saalt.org or call the SAALT Office at 301-270-1855 by Tuesday Oct. 30th to RSVP for the community dialogue. Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is coordinated by South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow in partnership with: APIA Vote, ASHA for Women, Bangladeshi American Federation Inc. (BAFI), Counselors Helping Asian/Indians (CHAI), Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH Social Services), KhushDC, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), Muslimat Al-Nisaa, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), South Asian Public Health Association-DC (SAPHA), the Sri Lankan Association of Washington D.C. & Virginia Muslim Political Action Committee (VMPAC)
During the month of October, Dakshina (a dance company based in Washington that performs and presents Indian and modern dance, mirroring the multiple identities of second generation South Asians: www.dakshina.org) is producing its 4th Annual Fall Festival of Indian Arts. Dakshina will host a series of cultural events celebrating Pakistan and India's 60th year of independence. The Festival will culminate Oct. 26-28 in three evenings of dance concerts featuring renowned Indian guest artists Malavika Sarukkai, Anita Ratnam and Hari Krishnan at the historic Lincoln Theater in downtown Washington, DC (see below).
The company will donate $20 to ASHA for Women’s programs when you use the promotional code ASHA while purchasing Prime Orchestra seating. For every $47.50 ticket purchased with the ASHA code, we will donate $20.00 back to ASHA for Women.
Please be aware that ticket prices will increase on Monday, October 23, 2007 so purchase your tickets this weekend for best availability and lowest prices.
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company presents Celebrating Freedom: Commemorating India's 60 years of Independence
Experience India: Fourth Annual Fall Festival of Indian Arts
Friday October 26, at 7:30 pm: Malavika Sarukkai performs KALA--Time: Its Many Contours. Sarukkai explores the notion of time from the abstract to the thematic cycles of life. Lincoln Theater, 1215 U Street NW. Purchase Tickets. Ticket prices go up after 10-22-07.
Saturday October 27, at 7:30 pm: Anita Ratnam performs About Her...This performance arcs through the multiple faces of woman - mother, lover, devotee, ascetic, rebel, friend, and goddess. Lincoln Theater, 1215 U Street NW. Purchase Tickets. Ticket prices go up after 10-22-07.
Sunday October 28, at 4:00 pm: Hari Krishnan and inDANCE company perform a mixed program including classical Devadasi works, contemporary edgy works and a piece on Stri Vesham (female impersonation). Lincoln Theater, 1215 U Street NW. Purchase Tickets. Ticket prices go up after 10-22-07.
The true story of a battered wife who fought back, first
against her husband and then against the system.
Starring: AISHWARYA RAI, NAVEEN ANDREWS, MIRANDA RICHARDSON, NANDITA DAS and more…
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Free Admission – Reception and Movie
RSVP Required. See contact information below.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W., Room A-10, Washington, D.C. 20001
Library is accessible by Metro and free parking is available.
Directions: http://dclibrary.org/dcpl/cwp/view.asp?a=1266&q=565316
With our sincere thanks to Eros Entertainment and Laurel & Loehmann Cinemas- MD & VA
PROVOKED - Event Flyer
Venue: 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 1200, Washington DC
Date: Satuday, June 9, 2007
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Email RSVP to pkulkarni@aol.com is required by June 5, 2007. We look forward to seeing you!!! Together we can make a difference.
Date: May 18th , 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Venue: The George Washington University, Marvin Center, Room 405
Address: 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Speakers
The Honorable Jose M. Lopez, D.C. Superior Court
(Please be sure to arrive prior to 9:00 a.m. – Judge Lopez is only available from 9 to 9:30 a.m.)
Zina Anderson, Director of 211 Answers, Please!
Dr. Mary Ann Dutton, Research Professor, Georgetown University
Legal Panel
Soraya Fata, Family Law Staff Attorney
Ayuda, Inc.
Radha Ramanathan, Esq., Director - Emergency Domestic Relations Project
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE)
Mazna Hussain, Esq., New Voices Fellow and Staff Attorney
Tahirih Justice Center
ASHA for Women will present an online resource guide including area domestic violence and related service providers.Participation in this conference is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please share the attached invitation with other domestic violence service providers.
Email RSVP to kiranred@gmail.com is required by May 10, 2007
Nominated one of the Top 50 Litigators Nationwide, by American Lawyer Media,
Lawyer of the Year 2006, Lawyers USA Newspapers.
Location: Manor Country Club, Rockville, MD
Please make a check payable to: ASHA for Women Inc
c/o Dr. Venigalla B. Rao
607 Hyde Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
March 11th, 2006: Nritya Seva Dance Performance
