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You are here: Home / Archives for Someireh Amirfaiz

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

American Dream — Immigrants reflect on America

July 3, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The American Dream is absolutely alive; my own experience is testament to this! The freedom

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2013, American Dream, General Manager Owner, Refugee Women, Rick Moore, Seattle Chinese Orchestra, Shari Song, Simply Thai Restaurant Simply Thai Soccer Team, Someireh Amirfaiz, State Rep, Tan Tho Tien, Teresa Fang, Thailand, United States, Vol 32 No 28 | July 6 - July 12, Warren Chang, communication

PICTORIAL: The 2012 Top Contributors Banquet

December 13, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Photos by Binh Tran and Rebecca Ip

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Aki Sogabe, Bob Ferguson, Bob Hasegawa, Dennis Su, Jay Inslee, Joan Yoshitomi, Jun Bae Kim, Mark Okazaki, NWAW, Nina Odell, Rebecca Ip, Robert Mak, Sam Ung, Sandy Huynh, Sesinando Cantor, Someireh Amirfaiz, Teri Wong, Top Contributors 2012, Trong Pham, Vol 31 No 51 | December 15 - December 21

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

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

BLOG: ReWa’s bold move

September 22, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly For two years in a row, ReWa’s annual dinner transformed a hotel into one of the most elegant venues in town. But last year, ReWa’s 25th anniversary event was held at Benoraya Hall. This year, it was held at McCaw Hall. That’s a gutsy move. Both halls are big […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: Benoraya Hall, Northwest Asian Weekly, Shui Ching Mo, Someireh Amirfaiz

New faces in new places — ReWA at new office in the ID

June 18, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“ReWA has always delivered services close to the communities we serve,” said Someireh Amirfaiz, executive director of ReWA.

Filed Under: News, Briefs, Community News Tagged With: ID, King County, Martin Luther King, Maynard Ave, ReWA, Refugee Women, Seattle International District, Someireh Amirfaiz

Female activists to share the secrets of making a difference

May 2, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Women of Color Empowered is an event organized by a planning committee to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to their field. It strives to dispel certain stereotypes. To be held on Friday, May 15, at Ocean City Restaurant, the theme for the upcoming event is “Civic Activism: Making a Difference.”

Filed Under: News, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Amy Bates, Civic Engagement Project, Dawn Mason, Executive Director, Jean Hernandez, Kay Bullitt, Korean Women, Kristina Logsdon, Linda Taylor, Marlee Ginter, Nancy Amidei, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ocean City Restaurant, Pramila Jayapal, Progressive Majority, Seattle Public Utilities, Social Work, Someireh Amirfaiz, Stella Chao, Ticiang Diangson, Velma Veloria, Women of Color Empowered, vol 28 no 19 | May 2 - May 8

Local nonprofits await stimulus funds

April 4, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

With President Barack Obama’s recent economic stimulus package on its way to the States, many local agencies are eagerly awaiting its

Filed Under: Community News, Health Tagged With: 2009, 2011, API, Alan Sugiyama, ICHS, Northwest Asian Weekly, ReWA, Seattle, Someireh Amirfaiz, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 28 No 15 | April 4 - April 10, language

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