Emma's Torch in International Rescue Committee

Women’s History Month – IRC in Silver Spring addresses gender equity barriers through its Gender Equity Committee

Parwana’s employment specialist used these tools to assist Parwana until she felt comfortable joining her English classes virtually and taking the bus. He discussed childcare options with her and referred her to the gender equity intern, who worked with the family until they were approved for vouchers to register with a local childcare facility. Now, after only a year in the U.S., Parwana speaks English proficiently, takes turns with her husband dropping their children off at daycare, and recently graduated from a culinary training and apprenticeship program through community partner, Emma’s Torch.  

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