Improving accessibility for women is invaluable to their social and emotional wellness.

Refugees face many barriers to access comprehensive and equitable education, work, and health solutions. Although resettlement agencies initially assist refugees with integrating into their communities, there is a need for additional support to adequately address their ongoing needs — including their overall health and wellness. Refugee women, in particular, often face additional barriers to successful integration.

To address these unique needs, we offer a safe space for refugee women physically, emotionally, and mentally. We understand that self empowerment through social and emotional learning is critical for their long-term integration into a new culture and community.

We rely on women with lived experience to share personal and community priorities for intentional curricula. This is achieved through varying programs such as:

• Art and literacy

• Tea times and shared meals

• Classroom instruction

Our Women’s Wellness programs offer ongoing cultural orientation – similar to adult continuing education.