Women's Refugee Care

WRC assists and advocates for gender equality by educating and empowering girls and women, particularly those most vulnerable, to participate more fully in the social and economic life of their communities. We focus on women and children because they are the most vulnerable in their own culture and in the resettlement process. Our Women’s Empowerment Group gives women a safe space to de-stress and seek mental health support. The African Manufacturing Project offers sewing training and the opportunity to continue dressing in traditional African clothing.

WRC promotes the development of economic livelihood initiatives. Our “Give a Smile to Your Neighbor” program and our partnership with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank provides cultural food staples that refugees can’t access with food stamps.

WRC strives to see every refugee child receive an education. WRC helps by acting as a liaison between the Department of Education and refugee families to bridge the gap between parents and the school system.

WRC promotes cross-cultural understanding and preservation of their own culture through their own Youth Dance Group.

WRC facilitates mentoring relationships between some refugee families and families already living in Rhode Island to create long-lasting support networks in local communities. The relationship presents a learning opportunity for both families while deepening our sense of community as a whole.