In August 2003, SAHARA established one of the first transitional homes in Southern California for South Asian survivors of domestic violence through a generous donation made by Drs. Yogesh and Ranjan Goradia.  The SAWIN (South Asian Women In Need) home strives to provide a culturally sensitive residential environment for healing and recovery.  Here Women and children can live a life free of violence while developing the necessary intellectual, emotional and mental skills that will facilitate a smooth transition into a successful, empowered, and independent life. SAWIN is considered to be SAHARA’s crowning achievement.

SAHARA’s staff and volunteers are trained in seven major South Asian languages as well as multiple dialects to help South Asians.  The geographic area SAHARA serves consists of more than 200,000 South Asian residents, covering a vast area of Southern California counties.