Namaste and welcome to the Shadhika Foundation!

Shadhika means “one with hope” in Bengali. Our foundation partners with charities in India that serve needy women and children, and lives up to its name by making their hopes for a better future into a reality.

Please explore our site to find out more about us. Check out the projects we fund, the latest pictures, and how you too can help.

Thank you for your interest in Shadhika!

Spotlight

Alexia Pritchard, long-time supporter of Shadhika, had the opportunity to spend time in Kolkata visiting our projects a couple of years ago.  She was captivated by New Light’s Soma Home and has made this inspiring movie about the at-risk girls who’re given the opportunity to build a future for themselves in a safe and nurturing environment.

The documentary is airing Tuesday 3/27/12 (and throughout the month) on PBS in various parts of the country.  Please check your local listings.  (In the SF Bay Area, it is on KRCB Ch 22 – Comcast 200 – at 9:30 pm).

To read more about the documentary visit http://www.somagirls.org/.

Support for New Light

Due to Nick Kristoff’s recent article in the New York Times, there has been increased interest in the amazing work done at New Light and Shadhika is proud to be able to help the many new donors send their contributions to New Light’s cause.

Read more at News and Events!