Friends of Refugees

Grant: In support of the Embrace Refugee Birth Support program

Mission:

The Embrace Refugee Birth Support program guides refugee mothers throughout the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.

How Friends of Refugees benefits the community:

Friends of Refugees (FOR) empowers refugees through the following opportunities: Well-being – FOR provides environments where people are free to contribute to their own well-being as well as the well-being of their families; Education – when women and children receive foundational education, the entire family thrives for generations to come; Employment – empowering refugees and immigrants by providing employment opportunities, job readiness training, and social and professional networking events.