Empower Refugee Women.

Empower Refugee Women.

Vocational Training for Refugee Women in Charlotte, NC
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Community matters for refugee women

Community matters for refugee women

"My heart felt so heavy, teacher. I felt like I could hardly breathe." I sat after class talking to a student recently about her health... Read More "Community matters for refugee women"
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It Starts with a Password

Our first digital literacy class for refugee women was a big event. The women came into the classroom, chose a computer and sat down. They... Read More "It Starts with a Password"
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She’d Never Understood

Nora held up her hand to me as she entered class last week. "Teacher, look!" she said, obviously pleased. I was puzzled, as her hands... Read More "She’d Never Understood"
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Why We Welcome the Displaced

Sometimes we hear the question, why refugees? Why immigrants? Is this REALLY an important work? We believe it is. Our ministry was born out of... Read More "Why We Welcome the Displaced"

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Vocational Training, Mentorship & Employment Opportunities for Refugee Women in Charlotte, North Carolina

Refugee women in the Charlotte metro area face many hurdles to productive employment, including childcare needs & transportation issues. But one of the biggest hurdles is lack of vocational training opportunities geared towards the unique needs of these women. Make Welcome Refugee Women’s Center is a holistic program designed to equip refugee women with the needed tools to find sustainable work opportunities and build social capital in Charlotte, NC.

We do this work through:

  • Providing welcoming community through art events, cultural exchanges and friendship building 
  • Enabling to thrive in the United States through vocational training, job skills building and English tutoring 
  • Giving hope for the future through mental health support and practical care in navigating American culture 
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Vocational Training Classes
Holistic Care for Women’s Health
Mentoring & Community Building