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preciative of the informative evening ists that were performing and those
and voiced their desire to see more who were not able to attend. There
such community outreach events to was one common thing that was res-
take place discussing such important onating from everyone’s comments
topics. The guest speaker Dr. Sari- which was, they were thrilled to learn
ka Persaud spoke about the healing about Manavi and its work and want-
from the effects of gender-based ed to know how they can be of help
trauma. Attendees were treated and support its various activities. The
to soul stirring Classical music and event was supported by our media
Kathak dance by artists from the In- partners: TV Asia, World BBTV, Ra-
dian Diaspora. Dignitaries from the dio Zindagi, Divya Bhaskar & The
community, music & dance world Indian EYE, Jus Punjabi, The South
graced the occasion to learn more Asia Times, The Indian Panorama,
about the grassroots work being Hum Hindustani & Mera Sangeet.
done by Manavi and also to enjoy the Manavi provides a unique blend
artistic presentation. The talk was of culturally specific support services
followed by Kathak recital by Shivani and intervention methods through
Badgi. The evening was closed with a Western advocacy practices and lin-
very special Sitar and Flute jugalban- guistically traditional techniques.
di by Abhik Mukherjee & Jay Gand- With a mission to end all forms of
hi. They were accompanied on tabla violence against women, Manavi
by Vivek Pandya. began as an awareness campaign on
The Consul General of India in issues concerning South Asian wom-
New York Hon. Randhir Jaiswal & en; today it continues to centralize
Deputy Consul General Dr Varun women’s needs and interests in all its
Jeph, were both present and congrat- organizational decisions and service
ulated the entire organizing team provisions.
and artsits. They were thrilled to see Sexual violence is 100% prevent-
so many people from the community able. However, it starts with aware-
so enthusiastic to learn more about ness building and that was the pur-
Manavi and support their mission. pose of this event so we can strive to
There were countless comments bring this issue into community con-
of support & appreciation pouring sciousness and also raise awareness
in during & after the event, not only about Manavi’s culturally responsive
from the attendees but also from art- services to support survivors.

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