Relationships
We had a someone volunteering at Sari Bari for a month. She was a great help in some admin work – and a beautiful set of spare hands…willing to do whatever was asked of her. And while she didn’t speak...
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The Little Things
Reflection by Melissa Sometimes it’s the little things…that you see – that you notice…and they make you think, and they bring you joy…or wonder… …i watched my friend packing up to leave SB the other day. She carefully folded the...
If you had been there…
reflection by Beth Waterman Sari Bari celebrations are a normal practice for us here in Kolkata. Maybe it is a reaction to the intensity of suffering we see and experience through our friends here, maybe we just like to have...
Sari Bari 5 Year Anniversary
I am not a mother, I have no children of my own. I am not even married. I am a graying single woman who is surrounded by more family, more sisters, and more children then I could have ever dreamed....
Half Time: Reflection from Melissa
I’ve started spending more time with the ladies who are in training at Sari Bari. The “Training Ladies” start each day with some basic education – reading and writing, and basic math. I was sitting upstairs with them, playing a...
The perfect gift for your valentine – a Sari Bari blanket or bag
A new shipment full of gorgeous items is now available at saribari.com. Visit to find the perfect scarf, Supriya sling bag, Laxmi makeup bag, or some other treat for someone you love. The ever-popular jute market totes are back in...