sari bari blog

Some of you may remember my sharing about a new ministry of Word Made Flesh in Kolkata, India. Sari Bari provides an opportunity for freedom for women trapped and forced into the sex trade. I was blessed with the opportunity to meet the first three women of Sari Bari when I visited Kolkata in April. It was a gift to see the smiles and joy on these women's faces as they sang praises to Jesus and showed me their first sari blankets. A day I will not forget!

"The name "Sari Bari" comes from two symbols: a sari is the traditional clothing worn by Indian women. In India, saris represent the essence of womanhood. The word "bari" in Bengali means "house or home". Our hope is for Sari Bari to be a safe home where women, who have been exploited in the sex trade, can have their dignity as women restored. By providing a way out of selling their bodies, we believe that these women will have the opportunity to find healing and freedom."

Check out the new blog for a sampling of the beautiful blankets being produced. More info will be posted on the blog soon about how you can purchase one of these blankets later this year.

www.saribari.blogspot.com