ReWA's Mission

Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self determination.

ReWA's Executive Director Receives Awards from the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation and the Washington Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Someireh Amirfaiz, our Executive Director, has recently received the 2008 Family Advocacy Award from the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Ruth Woo Citizen Activism Award given by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation.

ReWA Opens New Office in the International District of Seattle

ReWA has opened a new office at the International District located at 412 Maynard Ave. South. ReWA's services from the new site include Mental Health Counseling, Citizenship, Social, and Employment services. For more information regarding the office hours and directions, contact Stephanie Rim, ReWA's Office Assistant, at (206) 721-0243 or Stephanie@Rewa.org.

ReWA Expands its Mental Health Program to Serve More Refugee and Immigrant Individuals

ReWA is now a licensed mental health provider! Many refugees and immigrants who come from war-torn countries experience psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder that may interfere with their ability to learn English and to move toward self-sufficiency. We are excited to be able to expand our mental health program and to be able to serve more low-income refugees and immigrants.