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Gala for Refugee Women’s Alliance

November 3, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over 400 friends, donors, and sponsors attended the Refugee Women’s Alliance Annual Gala at Waterfront Marriott

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, ReWA, Refugee Women, Vol 33 No 45 | November 1 - November 7, Waterfront Marriott Hotel

Chinese law student seeks to help others

June 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 internship, but she works outside the office) at the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) finds her helping those seeking U.S. citizenship. ReWA is […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Andre Olivie, China, Chinese, Emilia Liu, Jason Cruz, Northwest Asian Weekly, ReWA, Refugee Women, Seattle Starbucks, Seattle University, Southwest University, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 26 | June 21 - June 27, culture, language

Mahnaz Eshetu to direct ReWA

January 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 that provides comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate services to refugee and immigrant communities throughout King and Snohomish counties.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Mahnaz Eshetu, Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu, ReWA, Seattle Economic Development Association Board, Tacoma Affordable Housing Consortium, Vol 33 No 3 | January 11 - January 17

ReWA honors Amirfaiz

December 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 executive director after 12 years. Included among the people paying tribute to Amirfaiz was Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. (end)

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Northwest African American Heritage Museum Nov, ReWA, Someireh Amirfaiz, Vol 32 No 50 | December 7 - December 13

Gala supports refugee women

October 21, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 State Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Cyrus Habib, Jay Inslee, Peggy Lynch, ReWA, Refugee Women, Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Solid Ground, Someireh Amirfaiz, State Rep, Tony Lee, Vol 32 No 43 | October 19 - October 25

21 new American citizens naturalized at ReWA event

August 29, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 Women’s Equality Day. Seven of the new citizens came to the United States as refugees.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Brazil, Equality Day, Ethiopia, France, Interior Sally Jewell, Mai Thy Nguyen, Mexico, Northwest Asian Weekly, Philippines, President Obama, ReWA, Refugee Women, Russia, Somalia, United States, Vietnam, Vol 32 No 36 | August 31 - September 6

ReWA’s Amirfaiz sends message of hope and resiliency

November 29, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2012, Bhutan, Burma, Domestic Violence Program, ESL, Iranian Revolution, King County, Nepal, Northwest Asian Weekly, ReWA, Someireh Amirfaiz, Top Contributors 2012, United States, Vol 31 No 49 | December 1 - December 7, Youth Program, culture, language, poverty

Refugee Women’s Alliance hosts 2012 Gala

October 1, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Refugee Women’s Alliance hosted its 2012 Gala on Friday, Sept. 14, celebrating a year of expansion, growth, and continued service.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Domestic Violence Program, Ezra Teshome, Margaret Larson, PTSD, ReWA, Refugee Women, Representative Ross Hunter, Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Theresa Wong, Vol 31 No 40 | September 29 - October 5, culture

Tweet from McKenna policy aide draws protest in International District

July 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly The area around Rob McKenna’s campaign office in the International District was quiet around

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Asian American Coalition, Douglas Chin, Frank Irigon, International District, Kathlyn Ehl, Korean American Coalition, Northwest Asian Weekly, Private Danny Chen, Randy Pepple, ReWA, Rob McKenna, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Shari Song, Someireh Amirfaiz, Vol 31 No 30 | July 21 - July 27, blog

ReWA celebrates with 2011 Annual Gala

September 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 multi-ethnic, community-based organization that provides comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate services to refugee and immigrant communities throughout King and Snohomish […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2011, ReWA, Seattle Center, Vol 30 No 39 | September 24 - September 30

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