She’s a leader like no other
Gita was only 17 years old when she stepped into the small room where Sari Bari started, on the first day our doors opened. She was there to teach our first three heroes how to sew. Gita has always...
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We witness a different sort of HIV story…
When we hear about HIV/AIDS, we very rarely hear good news stories. People become victims… they are labelled as just another statistic of the disease that spreads its destruction across nations. But we here at Sari Bari witness a...
Meet one of our first, trailblazing heroes
When you walk into an average family home, you’ll often see photos on the wall. Celebrations, milestones, and family portraits… they’re up there, in all their glory, for everyone to see. Sari Bari is no different – we’re a...
A prevention story that will melt your heart
Eight months pregnant and desperate to make a better life for her unborn child, Sundari* was on the hunt for a job that would keep her from joining the line. Only a teenager, Sundari was knocking on the doors of...
That time I spent three months in Kolkata…
Everything happens for a reason. I couldn’t tell you why I decided to make the journey to India. My wife has always wanted to go, but me… not so much. Sure I enjoy the occasional curry, am pretty comfortable with...
He’s the reason sari creations arrive on your doorstep
He’s 25 years old, loves Hollywood action movies, and says his sewing skills are quite ordinary. He’s one of the most sincere and loyal people – a man of his word, who will do everything in his power to follow...