RWR's focus on outreach to & education of women is paramount to supporting refugee families. With the extreme diversity of language & culture, we strive to find creative & culturally appropriate ways to serve.
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Women in Afghanistan have been persecuted for decades and now the crisis has heightened. Hundreds of Afghan families will be resettled in Nebraska beginning later in the fall thru LFS and REC (resettlement agencies).  Our bilingual former associate director, Kubra (pictured holding cake), is a native Hazara and offers unique insight and opportunity for connection. RWR programming will remain fluid to meet the needs and wants of newly arrived Afghan families & those who already call Omaha home.  ​

Donations are much welcomed & can be sent thru our PayPal account or mailed to us at 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Thank you ~ با تشکر ~ Obrigada ~ Shukran ~ धन्यवाद ~ Mahadsanid ~ ​Asante

We have no time for further enmities & people’s suffering.  We must make our voices louder & louder for our sacred & noble cause towards a bright future for women.
~ Dr. Sima Samar, Former Afghan Minister of Women Affairs​

Ongoing and Upcoming Programs

RWR is continually working to serve immediate & changing needs of refugees in Omaha.  ​​Updates about events will be posted on our Facebook page and on our website.  

We will partner & serve women based on their needs & priorities.  This year will include:

• hands-on driver's education 
• mentorship 
• English class
• expansion of our HomeDish program​
• women & girls wellness programming
• ongoing cultural assimilation workshops.

Conversational English Course

Free Conversational English Course for Women. Every Thursday, from 12 to 1pm.
We welcome all levels!
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First Class is April 7th. 

 If you have more questions, please email refugeewomenrisingstaff@gmail.com. 

World Refugee Day Scholarship

The World Refugee Day Planning Committee desires to provide economic support to promising OPS refugee high school graduates to continue their education. 
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Deadline is May 21, 2022.

For more information contact jaimie.cogua@ops.org

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Driving Lessons for Women

Refugee women have asked for help to become more independent and share responsibilities outside the house. RWR listened and is now offering private driving instruction with interpretation. 

​To register please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/YcrQjgJLKQmiiE6d8

RWR will provide behind-the-wheel on the road driving instruction with a certified instructor, at the cost of $40 for a course consisting of​ 4-hours worth of lessons. After successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion. 

We require proof of valid Learner's Permit and Car Insurance cards before the lesson begins. 
If you have more questions, please email us at HomeDishOmaha@gmail.com.