Consider RWN for GAGives Day
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Refugee Women's Network, Inc.RWN works to address the barriers refugee women face through community-led solutions and organizing.
$575
raised by 7 people
$1,500 goal
Refugee Women's Network is a non profit organization founded by and for refugee and immigrant women to provide a network of support through strategic partnerships, mentorship, and resource distribution.
RWN Programs:
1. Social Adjustment/Leadership Program
Helps refugees integrate into their new homeland, encouraging self-reliance and community cohesion so that individuals and families can successfully navigate their new lives.
2. Economic Empowerment Program
Equips refugee and immigrant women with the knowledge and resources to become economically self-sufficient though employment, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy.
3. Community Health Promotion
Identifies and trains female Community HealthPromoters from multicultural backgrounds top romote healthcare access in newcomer communities with culturally and linguistically accessible health information.
4. Services for Older Refugees
Gives refugees 60 years and older the tools they need to thrive, including English classes, health education, help with applications for government assistance, and organized social events with other older refugees.
5. Civic Engagement
Encourages, empowers, and equips ourcommunity members to influence their local andlarger politics. We partner and collaborate withother local organizations seeking to advance ourcommunities' civic engagement and education.
Just in the last 6 years we have grown from 3 full time staff to now 20 staff serving more than 500 women and their families. All this would not have been possible without the trust and confidence of our funders, donors and supporters like you. So -thank you!