Introducing GWU's
Refugee Awareness Week 2023
The season for Refugee Awareness Week (RAW) is finally here!
This year, RAW will be held from April 3rd to April 8th.
This page will have the details and information of all of the exciting events that will be happening during RAW 2023. Stay tuned with us!
Career Fair
April 3rd
The Career Fair will be an exciting event where students will have the chance to meet with several organizations doing work to support refugees. The organizations will provide information about jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities where students can get involved!
Syrian Speaker Event
April 4th
The Syrian Speaker Event, Roads to Success: Syrians Thriving in the US, will spotlight Syrian migrants who will share their unique experiences as successful professionals in different fields. No RSVP required!
Flea Market in Kogan Plaza
April 5th
Stop by our flea market in Kogan Plaza to check out products made by refugee and displaced artisans in the DMV area.
WCI Speaker Event
April 6th
Join NLG for a speaker event hosted by The Welcoming Campus Initiative on the future of refugee access to higher education.
UW 1020 Speaker Event
April 7th
GW Professor, Dr. Hijazi, teaches UW 1020: Contested Bodies: Beyond A Standard Refugee Narrative and is having a speaker event with Professor Heba Gowayed that will be an exciting part of RAW!
RAW Gala
April 7th
NLG's annual Refugee Awareness Week Gala!
Join us on Friday, April 7th for our annual RAW Gala at the Convening Center in the Milken Institute School of Public Health. RSVP here!
The Cause: PCRF
All proceeds from Refugee Awareness Week 23 will go to the DC chapter of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).
PCRF was established in 1992 by concerned humanitarians in the USA to bring injured and sick children free medical care they could not get locally. PCRF has pledged to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to Arab children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality, politics, or religion. PCRF’s dedication has provided children displaced by war and conflict with much needed medical support. To find out more about PCRF’s operations: https://www.pcrf.net/about-us
Outdoor Tote Bag Painting
April 8th
Our final RAW event! Join NLG to conclude our 2023 Refugee Awareness Week for a relaxing and fun time where we can paint tote bags and raise additional funds for PCRF!