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Historique
L'Initiative des femmes réfugiées et migrantes - RAMWI (prononcé ram-wee) est une organisation à but non lucratif et 501 (c) (3) créée en 2013. Notre mission est de rassembler les femmes réfugiées et migrantes et leurs familles. Ce faisant, nous responsabilisons, engageons et soutenons les femmes qui sont nouvelles dans la région de Tampa Bay pendant les phases difficiles de réinstallation et de transition.
Notre mission
Est d'améliorer la vie des femmes réfugiées et migrantes dans la communauté en leur offrant la possibilité de guérir, de s'engager avec les autres tout en acquérant les compétences nécessaires pour devenir autonomes, s'organiser et se défendre.
RAMWI offre aux femmes la possibilité de se réunir dans un environnement accueillant et favorable qui permet la croissance et la guérison. Ensemble, nos femmes acquièrent les connaissances et les compétences nécessaires pour naviguer dans leurs nouvelles communautés. Nous plaidons également pour la participation directe des réfugiés aux organes décisionnels qui ont un impact sur leur vie quotidienne.
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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