Events
CRIW's Afghan Women's Craft Fairs celebrate the creativity, traditions, and talents of refugee and immigrant women while creating opportunities for community connection and income generation. Featuring handmade textiles, embroidery, jewelry, artwork, and traditional crafts, each fair supports women artisans and helps preserve the rich cultural heritage they bring to our community.
Afghan Crafts Fair
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ‘26
CRIW and our partner Yale OISS – Office of International Students and Scholars along with generous cosponsors hosted our 3rd annual International Women’s Day celebration, centering the lived experiences of women impacted by war and conflict and honoring their strength, voices, and leadership.
Event Co-Sponsors:
CitySeed’s Sanctuary Kitchen • Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants • Elena’s Light • Havenly • JCARR – The Jewish Community Alliance for Refugee Resettlement • Ukraine House at Yale • Women in Bio - CT Chapter • Yale Chaplain’s Office • Yale Council on African Studies • Yale Council on Middle East Studies • Yale MacMillan Center • Yale Postdoctoral Association Belonging Committee • Yale School of Medicine – Office of Global Health Education • Yale School of Public Health • Yale Slavic Chorus • Yale University Church • Yale Working Women’s Network
2024-2026 Events (Photo Gallery below)
International Women’s Day, March 2026 featuring a moderated conversration with Faihaa DaFalla and Oksana Goroshchuk with moderator Nour Al Zouabi.
Exhibits of Afghan Women’s Photographs & ‘Story Cloths”: Exploring Themes of Identiy & Home”, ‘24-’25: Kehler Lydell Gallery, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven Free Public Library | Wilson Branch, Yale Saint Thomas More, Yale Middle Eastern & North African Salon
Afghan Crafts Fair, May 2025 featuring handmade crafts and clothing by Afghan women at Leila Day & St John’s Church
Know Your Rights Workshop, April 2025 featuring Attorney Dana Buchin
International Women’s Day, April 2025 featuring filmmaker Sepideh Yadegar
International Women’s Day, March 2024 featuring keynote speaker Dr. Homeria Qaderi
Sudanese Women’s Resilience: Waging Hope on War from CT to Sudan, June 2023 in partnership with IRIS and the Sudanese American Society in CT.
Gratitude to our Partners
