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Nuestra historia
La Iniciativa de Mujeres Refugiadas y Migrantes–RAMWI (pronunciado ram-wee) es una organización benéfica sin fines de lucro y 501(c)(3) que comenzó en 2013. Nuestra misión es reunir a mujeres refugiadas y migrantes y sus familias. Al hacerlo, empoderamos, involucramos y apoyamos a las mujeres que son nuevas en el área de Tampa Bay durante las difíciles fases de reasentamiento y transición.
Nuestra misión
Es mejorar la vida de las mujeres refugiadas y migrantes en la comunidad brindándoles la oportunidad de sanar, relacionarse con otros mientras aprenden las habilidades necesarias para volverse autosuficientes, organizarse y defenderse a sí mismos.
RAMWI ofrece a las mujeres la oportunidad de reunirse en un entorno acogedor y de apoyo que permite el crecimiento y la curación. Juntas, nuestras mujeres obtienen el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para navegar a través de sus nuevas comunidades. También abogamos por la participación directa de los refugiados en los órganos de toma de decisiones que afectan sus vidas diarias.
Note From the Founder
My name is Florence Ackey, and I am the Founding Director for Refugee & Migrant Women's Initiative, Inc. (RAMWI). When I formed RAMWI, in 2013, my goal was to create a supportive community for newly arrived refugee, migrant, and other vulnerable women in Tampa Bay.
To date, RAMWI has served over 700 women and families, from 17 countries. The unique programming provided by RAMWI addresses the logistical needs of refugee and migrant women in our community through skill-building workshops and economic self-development, while also providing opportunities for social support and personal healing through Support Groups.
Our Board of Directors, many devoted volunteers, and amazing community partners work together to ensure that our programs empower women to preserve their cultural identity as they settle within the Tampa Bay area and develop new skills and connections in the community.
However, it is the knowledge, perseverance, and hope shared by each woman participating in the programs which is the catalyst for our success. Through their self-advocacy and self-development, program participants are able not only to foster growth, healing, and success within their own lives but also have the ability to impact the lives of other refugee and migrant women in their community.
If you would like to support our mission of enhancing the lives of refugee and migrant women in the community by providing opportunities to heal, connect with others, and learn valuable skills for economic and self-development, I invite you to contact us. We welcome your donation of time, expertise, and/or resources.
Thank you,
Florence Ackey
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