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ORGANIZATIONS

Narika

PO Box 1708, Fremont, CA 94538

510-444-6068 | narika@narika.org | www.narika.org/mission

FOUNDING YEAR : 1992 their families, and move towards a more nonviolent

and safe world.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Group of Immigrant Women
COVID-19 RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS
Our domestic violence survivors reaching out
VISION has tripled; we are able to continue offering free
To change the way we live by making it violence counseling, legal support, support groups, job
free programs and wellness programs for free; we are

also able to offer financial aid for clients who have
MISSION lost their jobs; we offer food and other essentials to
Narika’s mission is to promote women’s those clients who need them.
independence, economic empowerment, and well-
being by helping domestic violence survivors with Inspiring Story
advocacy, support and education. One of our clients, a survivor of domestic violence,

had fled the violence and is now living alone. She
IMPORTANCE OF DHARMIC NETWORK FOR had lost her job during the pandemic. She came to
HUMANITY our office. She had not eaten in three to four days
Domestic violence is a shadow pandemic that is and we were able to offer her food, essentials,
often hidden and silenced in our communities. With masks, and other items.
the community’s support, Narika is able to serve the
many members that receive violence and abuse in

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