1. Women Empowerment Program
Refugee and Immigrant women face gender specific obstacles to self sufficiency as education and employment opportunities are far and few for our sisters abroad. It is very uncommon for Muslim women to hold jobs outside of the home and the majority of female African Refugees have never had formal schooling. These facts coupled with marriage at a young age and the responsibility of child rearing puts women at a disadvantage for overall wellbeing. Thus each of our sites has a Women Empowerment Program targeted at helping women achieve their goals and provide the best possible life for themselves and their families.

2. We offer
English classes for those with limited or no English literacy
Financial Literacy classes to reach economic self sufficiency
Assistance with applying for ODJFS benefits for those who qualify
Assessments to place women on a track towards Higher Education or Employment
And for those choosing the employment route we will hold enrichment workshops to create resumes, teach interview skills, conduct job searches and secure job placement.

3. A special thanks to our many supporters and partners.
This program would not be possible without dedicated volunteers.
If you would like to learn more please contact:
Columbus, Ohio
Sorailla Duquerette
Phone:
Fax:
Toledo, Ohio
Corine Dehabey
Phone:
Fax:
Cleveland, Ohio
Rebecca Linehan
Phone: ext. 206
Fax: