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Enroll NOW in EWI’s Entrepreneur Training for Success, Class of 2010!
Registration Deadline: September 15
EWI is currently selecting 15-20 immigrant and refugee women for its intensive eight-week Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS), Class 2010.
Classes will meet from 6:30-8:30pm on Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 and Monday, November 29, as…
read more ...EWI New Member Profile: Ana Soria
Ana Soria came to the US from Bolivia in 2001 to pursue a dream: to devote her life to art. She has been illustrating children’s art for over 30 years, since the age of 5. Her illustrations are colorful, detailed, and evoke great joy (see…
Kudos to Three of EWI’s Award-Winning Members
Congratulations to Evelyn Brooks, Nina Tisara, and Sharmila Karamchandani for their recent accomplishments and awards! All three women are long-standing EWI members, as well as graduates of our flagship program, Entrepreneur Training for Success.
Evelyn Brooks, the owner of Evelyn Brooks Designs and…
read more ...Thank you to Zufan, EWI’s Wonderful Summer Intern!
Zufan Tilahun Abebe joined the EWI staff this summer in an internship position, through the organization Liberty’s Promise. She is 16 years old and a rising senior at T.C. Williams High School.
Zufan was born in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and lived there with her…
read more ...Felt Workshop with Artist and Entrepreneur Evelyn Carr, Owner of ThreeBagsWool Farm
At the beginning of July, EWI had a wonderful felt workshop with Evelyn Carr, owner of ThreeBagsWool Farm in Purcellville, Virginia. Evelyn breeds Icelandic Sheep and is a talented felter – all of which is done in her spare time!
Felted items are made from wool…
read more ...Great Fundraiser Evening at La Tasca Restaurant in Old Town on July 13
On Tuesday, July 13th, EWI supporters, members, staff, and volunteers gathered at La Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Alexandria for a wonderful happy hour and a great fundraiser dinner.
Thanks to those who enjoyed a delicious meal that evening, 15% of…
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Are you an immigrant or refugee woman in need of a community of support?
Are you looking for ways to supplement your income?
Are you an artist or artisan willing to learn a marketable skill?
WE CAN HELP YOU.
Empowered Women International is a non-profit organization that helps immigrant and refugee women living in the Greater Washington region to build confidence, gain marketable skills, and create small businesses.
We teach you, coach you, and help you build a market for your artwork. Give us a call at 571-366-7724 or email Juliana.