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Helping Our Rhode Island Refugees

Our work targets and fills gaps for refugees who no longer receive federally funded assistance.

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Refugee Advocacy in Action

During these critical times, we value community for support of refugees.

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Protect Human Rights

The Refugee Dream Center advocates for the rights of refugees and survivors of torture.

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Support Your Local Community

Learn more about refugee-owned small businesses in the Greater Providence area.

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Refugee Dream Center's 2021 Annual Report is Now Available

Our Programs

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Adult Education
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Health Promotion
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Youth Programs
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Case Management

Teddi Jallow - Executive Director & Co-founder

Executive Director, Teddi Jallow was featured onthe USA for UNHCR on now and then: success stories of refugee women for International Women’s Day 2022.

Omar Bah - Director of Programs & Founder

Michelle San Miguel interviews Omar Bah, a refugee from West Africa. This former journalist and torture survivor fled The Gambia after being declared a wanted man over articles he wrote criticizing the country’s then-dictator. Inspired by his own experience, Bah founded the Refugee Dream Center in Providence to offer other refugees in Rhode Island post-resettlement support.

Night Jean's passion for education - Video from UNHCR

Night Jean, an active youth leader from the refugee community, was featured on USA for UNHCR. Night Jean shared his passion for education and poetry to help uplift refugees in his community. “To me, education is everything. I believe that we can achieve everything with what this country gives us through education .” – Night Jean Muhingabo

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