Refugee Holistic Well-being Project Office for Refugee Resettlement (ORR) | Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Rupani Foundation USA proudly leads a comprehensive and culturally responsive initiative in Houston, supporting refugee families through a multi-dimensional model focused on education, health, mental well-being, and community empowerment.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Recognizing the language, religious, and cultural barriers faced by newly arrived refugee families, Rupani Foundation USA designed its Early Childhood Development (ECD) services to holistically support young mothers and their children. These services promote physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Our work goes beyond the classroom. Community roundtables and town hall meetings created a safe space for refugees to voice concerns and gain access to essential services, including healthcare and education. Through our trusted health referral system, families were connected to comprehensive care ranging from screenings to preventive and ongoing treatments.
Health & Hygiene Education
Parallel to ECD, we offer health education sessions on reproductive health, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care. These are designed to promote maternal well-being and informed decision-making through every stage of pregnancy and early motherhood.
Mental Health Support
Recognizing the psychological toll of displacement, trauma, and cultural transition, we provide confidential access to mental health support and counseling. In 2023 alone, 230 individuals—72% of whom were women—participated in these life-changing sessions.
Parental Workshops: Navigating Cultural Norms
To support smoother integration, we conduct workshops introducing parents to the host country’s cultural expectations and family dynamics, helping normalize emotional wellness in a new societal context.
Culture Camp & Family Engagement
During summer, we hosted a vibrant Culture Camp at Westward Square Apartments—home to hundreds of immigrants and refugees. Families explored art, pottery, and henna traditions while building cross-cultural bridges and community pride.
Youth Mental Well-being Circles
Our youth sessions created safe spaces for refugee girls and young women to speak their truths—across English, Persian, and Urdu. Facilitated by refugee consultants with lived experience, these dialogues fostered healing, empowerment, and solidarity across shared stories of war, loss, and hope.
Community Engagement Forums
Regular town halls and roundtables allow families to voice concerns, connect with service providers, and access accurate, relevant information on healthcare, education, and housing.
Health Referral System
Through our health referral network, clients received access to comprehensive care—ranging from screenings and preventive services to treatment and ongoing medical support.
Sustained Impact
In October 2023, Rupani Foundation secured a three-year program extension, projected to benefit 525 additional refugees and their children. Our work continues anchored in compassion, shaped by lived experience, and driven by the belief that every family deserves a safe and healthy future.
Father’s Leadership Groups: Balancing the Equation
To engage the whole family, we introduced culturally aware Father’s Leadership Groups. These sessions open safe dialogue on male responsibilities, emotional burdens, and integration, while also linking participants to legal aid and educational resources transitioning us from service providers to trusted community allies.
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Testimonials
We’ve had the privilege of working with incredible clients worldwide. Their kind words reflect our dedication to quality, creativity, and timely delivery.
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