Forai, Inc.

Forai fosters a sense of dignity by tapping into the desire for creativity and productivity, equipping artisans with skills in jewelry-making or sewing. These skills enable women unable to work full time to generate income from home while caring for the needs of their families. Forai seeks to empower refugee and immigrant women through opportunities to work alongside others. Artisans able to work part time are promoted to administrative roles. These positions incorporate on-the-job training in English language, computer skills, crafting, leadership, volunteer management and much more. For many refugees, “the land of opportunity” becomes a place of suffering and isolation. Navigating healthcare, education, and transportation is overwhelming. Through community gatherings, classes, and the 1-1 mentoring program, Forai aids assimilation to a new homeland by weaving connections that otherwise wouldn’t have happened.