It is very heartening to hear that this year three women – yes, all women! – share the Nobel for peace. And each of them has done so much against daunting odds for her country, and by extension, the world. In addition, it was wonderful to find out that each of them has been a [...]

Dear friends, supporters and guests, We have so much to share that we decided to add a blog! We have stories, ideas and opinions not only about Shadhika and the projects we support, but about the lives of the under-served around the world, especially the women and children, and the inspiring work that is being [...]

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State visits New Light! Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake recently visited New Light – we are happy to see this project get the recognition it so richly deserves! Click here to view a short video recording the visit.

New Light in the New York Times! Shadhika has been an early and constant supporter of New Light and its founder Urmi Basu, and strongly recommends this article by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times. It is a moving account of the plight of one little girl and we are proud to help New [...]