Blog: Two fashion shows, Bunka and ReWa
Seattle is not a cultural desert. There were two fabulous fashion shows highlighting Asian touches shown last week. One was Bunka Women’s University fashion show from Japan at Seattle Central Community...
View ArticleOct. 8: Refugee Women’s Alliance celebrates 25 years
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall. The theme was “When Sleeping Women Wake,The post Oct. 8: Refugee Women’s...
View ArticleReWA celebrates with 2011 Annual Gala
The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) held its annual gala on Sept. 16, featuring dance performances and music from around the world. The event was held at Marion McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. ReWA is a...
View ArticleLocal nonprofits await stimulus funds
With President Barack Obama’s recent economic stimulus package on its way to the States, many local agencies are eagerly awaiting its
View ArticleNew faces in new places — ReWA at new office in the ID
“ReWA has always delivered services close to the communities we serve,” said Someireh Amirfaiz, executive director of ReWA.
View ArticleAug. 19: ReWA holds open houseAug. 19: ReWA holds open house
The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) had its open house at its new location on Maynard Avenue South. Aside from three other locations in Seattle, the agency recently expanded its office in the...
View ArticleMarch 9: ReWA holds annual International Women’s Day Celebration
Refugee Women’s Alliance held its 14th annual International Women’s Day Celebration at its main office in Seattle. The event featured ethnic foods and multicultural entertainment and activities,...
View ArticleDec. 19: Kainos group organizes clothing drive at ReWA
Kainos of Evangelical Chinese Church of East King County organized a clothing drive at the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)’s SeaTac office.
View ArticlePeople for sale? – Part 1 of 2: What’s often left unsaid and unreported in...
In the mid 90s, advocates at the Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center (APIWFSC) were alarmed by a disturbing trend in domestic violence cases.
View ArticleTweet from McKenna policy aide draws protest in International District
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly The area around Rob McKenna’s campaign office in the International District was quiet around 11:50 a.m. on July 18, but a crowd was expected to show in 10 minutes....
View ArticleRefugee Women’s Alliance hosts 2012 Gala
The Refugee Women’s Alliance hosted its 2012 Gala on Friday, Sept. 14, celebrating a year of expansion, growth, and continued service. Over the past year, ReWA has provided 611 seniors with nutritious...
View ArticleReWA’s Amirfaiz sends message of hope and resiliency
By Travis Quezon Northwest Asian Weekly For the thousands of new immigrants and refugees who make Washington state their home each year, there are immediate obstacles to overcome. The language barrier...
View Article21 new American citizens naturalized at ReWA event
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Twenty-one new United States citizens, 19 of them women, were naturalized on Aug. 26 at a ceremony hosted by the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) in celebration of...
View ArticleGala supports refugee women
The Refugee Women’s Alliance fundraising dinner was on Sept. 20 at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel on Sept. 20. Attending dignitaries included Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Mike McGinn, State Rep. Cyrus Habib and...
View ArticleReWA honors Amirfaiz
The Refugee Women’s Alliance hosted more than 100 people at the Northwest African American Heritage Museum Nov. 21 to bid a fond farewell to Someireh Amirfaiz, who was stepping down from her role as...
View ArticleMahnaz Eshetu to direct ReWA
The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) of Seattle has named Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu as its new executive director. Eshetu assumed her duties on Dec. 1. ReWA is a multiethnic, community-based organization...
View ArticleChinese law student seeks to help others
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Emilia Liu has found her calling. “I’m really focused on social justice,” said the student of Seattle University School of Law. Her 2014 summer externship (like an...
View ArticleGala for Refugee Women’s Alliance
Over 400 friends, donors, and sponsors attended the Refugee Women’s Alliance Annual Gala at Waterfront Marriott Hotel, supporting refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency and thrive in their...
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