PAIRWN

Story Circles

The Story Circles program seeks to record the stories of immigrant and refugee women and share their stories with our community. Participants share their stories with each other in friendship and mutual understanding.

“The women were able to share their perspectives in a safe circle that they can trust. It became a real network circle for them. I can feel the spirit of empowerment there. Everyone felt they have something to say. That day I got the insight that PAIRWN’s abbreviation as immigrant and refugee women network is named like that for a reason.

I reflected how much power women could make when they all come together and have a constructive discussion. Everyone had their own problem, but they came together to share and support through ideas, problem solving or at least a safe place to talk.

I think it was a very empowering circumstance, especially for those women who do not have the time and support to do something like this outside of this circle. “

Fairuziana