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Refugee And Migrant Women's Initiative - RAMWI

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Refugee And Migrant Women's Initiative - RAMWI

Refugee and Migrant Women’s Initiative (RAMWI) served the Tampa Bay community from 2013 to 2026. As of May 1, 2026, RAMWI has dissolved.

This account remains as a legacy archive. Our mission is to enhance the lives of refugee and migrant women in the community by providing an opportunity to heal, engage with others while learning the skills necessary to become self-sustainable, organize and advocate for themselves.

03/13/2026

Difference doesn't divide us. Our fear of it does. Choose celebration over separation. ✨

03/10/2026

Looking for a timely read for your young bookworm? 📖

Marina Budhos is an author known for writing deeply human stories that explore immigration, identity, and belonging through the eyes of young people. Her work often centers on undocumented families and the emotional realities of displacement, drawing from real-world policies and lived experiences.

In We Are All We Have, seventeen-year-old Rania and her younger brother Kamal are left alone after their mother is arrested during an ICE raid in Brooklyn. Forced into a shelter, they meet Carlos, a teen fleeing violence in Mexico, and together they escape in search of safety and family. As their journey unfolds across New England, the novel presents stories of political violence, migration, and love, highlighting the devastating impact of family separation and restrictive immigration policies. Budhos’ tightly paced narrative offers a powerful, compassionate look at what it means to search for home when the world feels determined to take it away.

03/03/2026

Superman is one of the most recognizable heroes of all time, but do you know his origin story?

Born on the planet of Krypton, Superman was sent to Earth as an infant after his home world’s destruction. His parents made the impossible decision to send him away so he could survive, making him, at his core, a refugee; displaced by catastrophe and forced to rebuild a life in a new world.

Today, Superman is a global icon recognized across generations, cultures, and borders. Yet the refugee roots at the center of his story are often overlooked.

02/24/2026

This we are emphasizing the importance of immigrants to the U.S. healthcare system.👩🏽‍⚕️

Support life-saving work, share this with a friend today!

02/21/2026

Thank you for 13 years of partnership and service to our community 💖

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Founder & Executive Director

After thoughtful reflection and planning, the Refugee and Migrant Women's Initiative (RAMWI) ’s Board has voted to conclude the organization’s operations in May 2026.

For 13 years, it has been our honor to walk alongside refugee and migrant women and families. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and for the partnerships, friendships, and community that grew from this work. Together, we built spaces of learning, healing, leadership, and belonging. That legacy will always matter.

As ongoing policy changes continue to impact the refugee and migrant communities and increasingly limit our ability to serve communities in ways that feel safe and effective, the Board believes this is the right time to bring this chapter to a close with care and responsibility. We are committed to completing our work with integrity and ensuring a thoughtful transition in the months ahead.

Between now and May 2026, we will focus on referrals, transition planning, and fulfilling all remaining responsibilities with transparency and professionalism.

To every donor, partner, volunteer, and community member: thank you. Your support made it possible to serve thousands of women and families through culturally responsive health education, mental health advocacy, leadership development, and community integration efforts. The impact belongs to all of us.

While this marks the end of one season, it is not the end of the relationships, values, or commitment that brought us together. We look ahead with hope and confidence in the strength of this community and in the many organizations continuing to serve refugee and migrant women with dedication and compassion.

Thank you for being part of the RAMWI story.

With deep gratitude,
RAMWI Board of Directors and Florence Ackey, Founder & Executive Director

02/20/2026

Lest we forget that we have all the strength we need within us ✨

02/17/2026

For this week's , and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are highlighting “No Land to Light On,” written by Yara Zgheib.

Published in 2022, this novel is about a young Syrian couple, Sama and Hadi, in Boston whose lives are shattered by the 2017 travel ban. When Hadi is detained and deported while returning from his father’s funeral in Jordan, Sama is left pregnant and alone in America. Through their separation, the story explores love, displacement, and what it truly means to call a place home. It is set against the harsh realities of immigration policy and the Syrian civil war. This story is a powerful portrayal of a family caught in the crossfire of politics and survival.

02/10/2026

This we are featuring Rēwena Bread! Rēwena Bread is a potato-based sourdough that has long been traditional in Māori culture.

Start a new family tradition this Spring by trying your hand at this delicious recipe by Food Secure North Canterbury!

Have a cultural dish you think should be featured? DM us!

02/06/2026

In a time of darkness, we must become the light 💡

Roxane Gay is an American writer and cultural critic. Her work blends personal narrative with sharp analysis of feminism, race, and power. She is the author of acclaimed books such as Bad Feminist and Hunger.

02/03/2026

This we are highlighting Rebecca Young's book: Teacup! 📖

Rebecca Young is an Australian author known for her lyrical, emotionally resonant picture books that explore themes of home, loss, and resilience. Her stories are gentle yet powerful, offering young readers a way to understand difficult experiences through simple language and striking imagery that stays with readers long after the book is closed.

In Teacup, a boy is forced to leave his home and set out alone across the sea, carrying only a book, a blanket, and a teacup filled with earth from the place he loves. His journey unfolds through moments of calm and moments of danger, mirroring the emotional highs and lows of displacement. Although he eventually finds land, it is only when another traveler arrives that the story reaches its hopeful conclusion, emphasizing connection, renewal, and the possibility of building a new home together.

01/30/2026

Your voice matters 📣

Fannie Lou Hamer was a Mississippi-born civil rights activist and voting-rights leader. After facing violence for trying to vote, she helped lead the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and spoke out nationally. Her activism played a key role in advancing voting rights in the 1960s.

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