CRIW in the Community
CRIW Initiative
CRIW believes lasting change happens through collaboration. We work alongside community members and partner organizations to strengthen connections, support existing programs, amplify advocacy, and develop new initiatives that advance equity, opportunity, and the well-being of refugees and immigrants in Greater New Haven.
Overview
Founded in February 2024 by CRIW and Havenly, Connected Communities for Change (CC4C) is New Haven's first citywide coalition uniting refugee and immigrant-serving nonprofits, healthcare, education, local government, and community members.
Together, we build partnerships, share knowledge and resources, identify shared priorities, and work collectively to develop community-driven solutions that strengthen our communities.
Connected Communities for Change - CC4C
PCORI Stakeholder Committee
CRIW is a participating member of the PCORI Stakeholder Committee - This four-year-long project led by Elena’s Light and Yale University School of Medicine aims to build capacity for patient-centered outcomes research and advance health equity in New Haven’s Afghan refugee community.
NEW ENGLAND ADA CENTER DISABILITY RESEARCH PROJECT
CRIW collaborated with The New England ADA Center on a research project aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of individuals with disabilities and their knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For this project, CRIW Team members Hossna Samadi and Sitara Ahmadi are worked with the New England ADA Center, conducting surveys and interviews with Dari- and Pashto-speaking Afghans who living with a disability.
Gratitude to our Partners
