Empowering refugee women to reach their full potential.
An independent, women-led nonprofit working in partnership for social change.
Refugee women seek a safe haven in Omaha where they can integrate and thrive: a place to live, work, discover & safely nourish their families.
Refugee Women Rising supports and empowers women from around the world as they reach their full potential, personally and professionally.
Comprehensive Driver’s Education
As new community members, refugee women often become socially and geographically immobilized due to domestic responsibilities, lack of English language skills, and access to reliable transportation. To support women while they navigate these challenges, RWR offers comprehensive driver’s education programs — free of cost.
“Driving offers me opportunity I never had before...I feel alive!”
Culinary Opportunities
The preparation and sharing of traditional meals is one of the many ways refugee women embrace the vibrancy of their home country and foster new connections locally.
The United Nations estimates 130 million people globally will be displaced by 2024. More than half of all refugees originate from only three countries: Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan.
Research by the National Institute of Health supports culturally competent interventions, led by community peers, greatly improve refugee women's mental health, integration, and sense of belonging.
Women’s Wellness
We listen to women and we believe experts. That’s why RWR’s programming, run by and for refugee women, supports their social, intellectual and emotional wellness.
