About SAWERA

• Mission & Goals
• SAWERA’S History
• Programs
• Board of Directors
• Staff Positions
• Funding
• Newsletter

SAWERA, the South Asian Women’s Empowerment and Resource Alliance, was founded in 1997 by members of the community to help South Asian women who were experiencing domestic violence. They found that language barriers, cultural misconceptions and immigration concerns prevented these women from seeking help. Pronounced “sah-way-reh,” our name also translates to “morning” in at least two South Asian languages. Morning symbolizes a new beginning and the dawn of a new era for South Asian women.

SAWERA is dedicated to serving women and children in abusive relationships and offers culturally sensitive services to remove the stigma around domestic violence. Additionally, we join women’s groups around this country as catalysts for social change. At SAWERA, we provide advocacy, empowerment and solidarity in a safe environment.