Empower Refugee Women.

Empower Refugee Women.

Vocational Training for Refugee Women in Charlotte, NC
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Give the Gift of Training: Be the Change They Need

Give the Gift of Training: Be the Change They Need

Every day, refugee women in Charlotte face the challenge of rebuilding their lives in a new country. Many arrive with incredible talent, resilience, and a... Read More "Give the Gift of Training: Be the Change They Need"
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Women’s Health Training

"After I had my baby, I was so depressed. Every day, so depressed." M shared this with me, her eyes tired. "I don't want to... Read More "Women’s Health Training"
Craft & Conversation Community Building

Craft & Conversation Community Building

Women arrive, with little ones in tow. They pause shyly before tables where American volunteers sit. "Sit here, sit here!" the volunteer encourages them. On... Read More "Craft & Conversation Community Building"
Digital Literacy Training woman in white hijab using laptop computer

Digital Literacy Training

Starting in 2025, we're providing digital literacy training to refugee women, through a partnership with Johnson C. Smith University and the Center for Digital Equity,... Read More "Digital Literacy Training"

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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