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Summer Internship Position, New York Community Center (unpaid)

June 20, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW's New York Community Center is seeking summer interns who will assist the team by providing general support. We are looking for currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate students who have a strong interest in and commitment to immigrant women’s rights, want to work on behalf of new immigrants, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Fluency in a relevant second language (Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Urdu or Hindi) is …

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American Dream

June 16, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Many Afghans looked to the United States as a haven. After twenty years of serving alongside Americans, from the military to businesses, non-government organizations and educational institutions, expectations after Afghanistan’s regime change ran high. Surely the people with whom they worked would offer immigration opportunities in the land of the free. 88,500 Afghan citizens were fortunate to be airlifted out of the country, arriving in America with humanitarian parole benefits and a safe, secure chance to rebuild their lives. Others were not. Afghan refugees travel up to 16,000 miles, mostly by foot, to the United States because they are desperate. They have no choice. Fleeing one’s home is not a decision taken lightly. It means leaving behind everything familiar, everyone you once knew, often including your family. The route is perilous. According to the United Nations, 1,250 Afghan migrants have died trying to make the journey to freedom since 2021. Countries such as …

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Internship to Assist Deputy Executive Director (Queens, NY) (Rolling)

May 2, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Women for Afghan Women (WAW), a human rights organization headquartered in Queens, NY, is looking for an Intern to assist the organization’s Deputy Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in editing, proofreading, and drafting reports about our operation in Afghanistan. Meeting deadlines and working as part of a team that works in different time zones is essential. Fluency in, Dari/Farsi and Pashto is desirable, but not required. …

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Free ESL Classes for NYC Residents

August 25, 2021 by admin

Dates: Oct 4, 2021 – Dec 17th, 2021 Hours: 10:30AM to 1:30PM In-person class Low beginner class: monday, tuesday, and Wednesday Online Classes: High beginner class: Thursday, Friday Low intermediate class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday High intermediate class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Classes are open to New York City residents only. Picture ID and proof of address needed to register for the class. To register call (646) 494-4054 or email beatrice@womenforafghanwomen.org …

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Free Online Citizenship Class

August 25, 2021 by admin

Details Class schedule: Tuesday & Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:30pm Learn about: US History and Government Practice reading, writing, and interview skills Receive free legal services Classes are for women only and for low intermediate english speakers only To register call (646) 494-4054 or email beatrice@womenforafghanwomen.org …

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WAW’s New York Community Center: MOIA’s Immigrant Heritage Week 2019

May 13, 2019 by Women For Afghan Women

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hlGKjoYv0&t=1s The NYC Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs' made this poignant video about Immigrant WAW's New York Community Center (NYCC) in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week in New York City! Naheed Samadi Bahram, the Director of WAW's NYCC, stars in this video--as she does in our community--and tells viewers how critical WAW's life-changing work is. For example, our clients have a 100% success rate in the Citizenship Test! …

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Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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Alexandria, VA 22312
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