Headlined by actor-filmmaker Nandita Das, Maitri, a San Francisco Bay Area-based non-profit for victims of domestic violence, raised $600,000 at its 2024 Gala held on March 2 in Palo Alto, California. More than 400 people attended the 33rd anniversary event to support the cause. Das, a multi-award winning film personality, screened her latest short film ‘Listen to Her’, an whereas Dr. Geetha Krishnamurthy, President of Maitri addressed the rising concern of rising numbers, the work they offer and the proceeds would enable survivors of domestic violence to choose a nonviolent future and get back on their feet.