CRIW’s Initiative

Women’s Leadership Group

Supported through a partnership with Yale School of Medicine's Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH), CRIW launched the Women's Leadership Group in 2024 to create opportunities for underserved Afghan women—many with little or no formal education—to share issues of common concern, strengthen their skills as community leaders and advocates and provide opportunities for direct engagement with community partners, ensuring their voices inform meaningful local solutions.

The result is stronger community connections, practical solutions shaped by women's lived experiences, and growing confidence, leadership, and self-agency among the women themselves.

Overview

AREAS OF FOCUS

COMMUNITY GUESTS & PARTNERS

  • “It was a big encouragement to be part of the Women’s Leadership Group. When we solved issues, we felt so proud that we could help our own community.”

    Women’s Leadership Program Participant

  • “My husband and son are referring to me as a leader, and say that I am important.”

    Women’s Leadership Program Participant

  • “I believe my voice is very powerful, and I believe that we can make positive changes in the community.”

    Women’s Leadership Program Participant

  • “New Haven Adult Educations’ Erica Walden listened patiently to us and made big changes by providing us with an English class.”

    Women’s Leadership Program Participant

  • “New Haven Legal Assistance gave us a lot of good information. I have been living in New Haven for eight years and never knew about our rights or resources. It was very important.”

    Women’s Leadership Program Participant

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Gratitude to our Partners