Refugee Women in Action

Refugee Women in Action RWIA is a non-profit organization located in Central Ohio. In 1994, over 800,000 people were killed in Rwanda in just 100 days.

We help Immigrant women and families transition to a new life by teaching life skills, language, and economic independence. Columbus, Ohio has become the asylum to more than 150 refugee Rwandan, Congolese, and Burundi women and their families. When they arrive in Central Ohio, most refuges do not speak English, are unfamiliar with American customs, and after years of living in refugee camps are in

experienced with the simplest workings of their new homes. They need instruction for tasks such as: grocery shopping, and use of appliances such as, washing machines, vacuums and ovens. We are working on a pamphlet written in their native languages to provide them with the necessary information. Norah Bagirinka and Tatiana Adams established Rwanda Women In Action in 2007; both survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, these two women have first hand knowledge and experience of the cruelty and violence that perpetrated the people of their country. Norah and Tatiana have marshaled their experiences and compassion to become the life source for these new refugees in Central Ohio. Their ability to speak different African languages, French, and English makes them appropriate tools to effectively communicate with and interpret for the refugees during legal proceedings, emergency situations and job preparation classes.

04/15/2025

We are now offering services every week at Vineyard North Church Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm. Anyone needing help is welcome.

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Presented by Rwanda Women in Action, this event is open from July 26, 2013 until August 30, 2013. Stop by Northwood ARTS...
07/29/2013

Presented by Rwanda Women in Action, this event is open from July 26, 2013 until August 30, 2013. Stop by Northwood ARTSpace to support this non-profit.

07/26/2013

REMINDER

RWIA presents Pax Rwanda Embroideries
from the Savane Rutongo Workshop

Tonight
2231 High St. Room 100

5-8 PM

Northwood Building is on the southwest corner of High and Northwood with plenty of parking in the back with entrance on Northwood. Entering from parking lot (G)-take elevator to 1, room 100 by front entrance.

This show is open to the public Monday-Friday
9-5
July 26-August 31

Check out our new, updated website for more information and how to get involved http://rwia.org/
04/15/2013

Check out our new, updated website for more information and how to get involved

http://rwia.org/

Rwanda Women In Action

Join us on March 8th to celebrate community action and honor women at the 2013 International Women's Day at the Mckoy Ce...
03/07/2013

Join us on March 8th to celebrate community action and honor women at the 2013 International Women's Day at the Mckoy Center in Columbus, Ohio. We are proud to announce that Norah Bagirinka will be the Key Note speaker at the award luncheon, sharing her experiences as a survivor of the Rwanda genocide. For more information about the event and to RSVP, visit http://iwdcolumbus.webs.com/

Purpose for Women International is in the process of launching the non-profit side of our business. International Women's Day is one of our first events we are hosting to celebarate local, national and international community action and to honor women. The purpose of PWI is to provide access to reso...

03/07/2013

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