SuWA

SuWA SuWA is a student-organized community effort sponsored by the Kenan Institute for Ethics working to empower refugee women in Durham, North Carolina.

SuWA is a student-organized community effort sponsored by Duke University's Kenan Institute for Ethics working to empower refugee women in Durham, North Carolina through education, small business development, and community building. The support and relationships present in the refugee community motivated the name SuWA, which is Iraqi for “togetherness.” SuWA is also an acronym for Supporting Women

’s Action, which reflects the “togetherness” the women share. The project was begun in Fall 2013 by two students—Leena El-Sadek and Maura Guyler—who wished to further their relationships with local refugee families built through their community engagement work in the DukeImmerse: Uprooted/Rerouted program. The adjustment to life after resettlement in Durham can be very challenging for refugee women in particular. Cultural and linguistic barriers are often a daily frustration, and the obstacles to finding quality health care, access to education, and employment can be daunting. SuWA strives to create a comfortable space where women are able to discuss their challenges and work together toward shared solutions. SuWA’s programs include
1) English tutoring to non-native English speakers
2) community building events
3) focus groups to facilitate cultural expression and mobilize community action

SuWA also offers professional development mentorship opportunities, and works with refugee women to develop their own small business enterprises and gain work experience via the "SuWA Skills" branch of the organization. At present, the organization is filing for 501(c)3 status!

You do want this sari! SuWA Springternational!
04/14/2017

You do want this sari! SuWA Springternational!

Come check out the SuWA table at Springternational!
04/14/2017

Come check out the SuWA table at Springternational!

11/29/2016

A step-by-step guide to the rigorous process for refugee entry into the U.S.

06/21/2016
06/21/2016

On World Refugee Day, speak out for all those who are running for their lives and hoping for a peaceful future: http://amn.st/6189BtNgd

06/21/2016

Amman, Jordan: Samira, from Syria, is one of roughly 4 million refugees who have sought safety in Jordan from some of the world’s most brutal conflicts. She also a member of the Hope Workshop, a collective of 20 refugee women in Amman which teaches skills and provides emotional support to its member...

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04/15/2016

Did you miss this at Springternational?! For a limited time, I will have body scrub, perfume, and incense (bakhoor) that you can still buy!

04/15/2016
Just keeps getting better!We take Venmo!
04/15/2016

Just keeps getting better!

We take Venmo!

Lots of awesome stuff at Springternational!
04/15/2016

Lots of awesome stuff at Springternational!

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Durham, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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(919) 660-3033

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