World Refugee Week is celebrated every year to honor the resilience of refugees worldwide.
Get inspired by women refugees whose courage, strength and hope enable them to rise above their circumstances and not only heal but to rebuild.
Receive a tote bag and set of pencils.
You have the power to support women affected by conflict as they heal from the trauma of war and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. For a limited time only, a New Sister Supporters giving $35 per month or more will receive a sturdy canvas tote bag and a limited-edition pencil set, engraved with powerful sayings.
World Refugee Day on 20th June and World Refugee Week (17th-23rd June) are marked every year to honor the strength and resilience of refugees around the world.
As increasing numbers of people are forced to flee their homes, conflict and instability serve as the main driving force behind most of the world's food crises. As a result, millions of people facing the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding their lives following displacement must also navigate the threat of hunger.
This harmful combination of crises is felt around the world, but it is women and girls who are particularly affected. At greater risk of being subjected to exploitation, trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence - the challenges women refugees face are immense.
Scroll to find out how you can join our #ServingUpSisterhood campaign and celebrate the resilience of refugee women through the unifying power of food.
Recipes from displaced women
Download for free our e-cookbook to discover delicious recipes shared by some of the women we support and read their stories of displacement. Each dish is a testament to the power of community, cultural heritage, and an inspiring drive to find light amidst the destruction of war and conflict.
Palestine Fundraiser
Join us for a special virtual cooking class with award-winning food blogger Heifa Odeh as she recreates a traditional, flavorful Palestinian meal at home.
All proceeds will go towards providing essentials like clothing, mattresses, hot meals, menstrual supplies, and trauma-informed counseling to women and their families in Gaza and the West Bank.
Celebrating the courageous lives of women displaced by conflict.
On Thursday, 20th June at 1:00 pm EST / 10:00 am PST, join our virtual panel event to hear from Aram Shakerm and Payvand Seyedali, our Country Directors in Iraq and Afghanistan respectively about the compounding impacts of conflict and displacement.
The panelists will discuss the challenges and achievements of displaced women in Iraq and Afghanistan and how our work provides a pathway for women in these contexts to rebuild their lives.
For refugees, small things like a recipe passed down from generation to generation are a powerful reminder of their identity and belonging.
Help us raise awareness about the refugee experience and celebrate the things we have in common by taking part in our social media competition. Post a photograph of a meal that reminds you of your home on Instagram or Facebook, tag us (@womenforwomenuk and @womenforwomen) and use the hashtag #ServingUpSisterhood for the chance to win a $185 gift card. For each post, $1.25 will go towards our work with women survivors of war and conflict. Terms and conditions apply.
