Many thanks to Ballet Arizona and donors for providing the opportunity for a group of our mothers and daughters to attend an awe-inspiring presentation of The Nutcracker ballet.
Women's Empowerment volunteers are recognized at a special dinner, at Fattoush Restaurant.

Kaushila, from the country of Bhutan, performs a Nepalese dance.

The Phoenix WE Program provides one-to-one mentors for select clients. Volunteers may assist with the development of life skills, English tutoring, general acculturation, or other special needs. To participate, email
areeves@phxinternet.net or visit
Volunteer Match.
Program participants are offered a number of opportunities to attend or take part in community events and field trips.

Traditional Sudanese dress, at the AZ State Refugee Conference

Free cut and color, at Rolf's, through the
Fresh Start Women's Foundation
World Refugee Day 2007
Health education is a priority of the WE Program. Other classes include mental wellness, safety, budgeting and banking, and domestic violence awareness.
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