The Refugee Women's Alliance: An Analysis

The practice of moving away from home in search of a better place or escaping conflict-ridden area is becoming common. People migrate from one country to another because of
Touch 3 economic, social, political or environmental reasons. The increase of human migration leads to the growth of racial, ethnic, and religious diversity in host countries. In the contemporary American society, as the number of refugees and migrants increase, government agencies and local organizations are providing social supports and "decent reception conditions" (Frelick et al, 2016, Pg. 191) in order for the newcomers to resettle quicker. Promoting the long-term integration of refugees and immigrants in the community typically starts out at the grassroots level, focusing on strengthening the voice

The Refugee Women's Alliance fosters a welcoming atmosphere for the students and parents who have only been in the United States for a short period of time. The students that I worked with are comfortable around the staff and the volunteers. I noticed that despite the language barriers, the students were not afraid to joke around with the staff. The students also have a platform to expressing their concerns, fears, and opinions. Positive relationships between the employees, the volunteers and the students prevent students from feeling alienated or ignored. The inclusive environment lets the students know that they are valued and that they do belong to the community. Integration process is a two-way street, where both the refugees/immigrants and the residents of the host country need to have mutual understanding and share a similar level of openness. The Refugee Women's Alliance also engages the receiving communities' members to build broader support for refugees and immigrants among mainstream American society. The organization utilizes