Empowering Newcomers Seeking Safety

AsylumWorks empowers asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees to thrive in their new communities.

WHAT WE DO

Learn about our programs and services to empower newcomers seeking safety.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Join us in helping refugee newcomers rebuild safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives.

GIVE A GIFT

Give a gift that empowers individuals and families to thrive in their new communities.

Founded in 2016, AsylumWorks provides culturally responsive services to educate, equip, and empower newcomers seeking safety to overcome health, employment, and legal barriers. Together, we are building a world where all refugee newcomers can access the knowledge, tools, and support they need to rebuild safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives.

Developing Community Leaders

Learn how AsylumWorks is developing refugee leaders through our innovative on-the-job training program.

Overcoming Barriers Together

Client services are free and available to asylum seekers, asylees, and resettled refugees living in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“AsylumWorks doesn’t just support asylum seekers—they give us the knowledge and tools we need to rebuild our lives. Here, I learned that I have the right to start over and that there are Americans willing to help. AsylumWorks’ belief in me gave me the confidence and motivation I needed to move forward.”

– Rahima refugee from Afghanistan

“I didn’t expect to talk about my feelings when I came to your office, only what I needed in terms of resources and information. But you gave me an opportunity to talk about my sadness, loss, and grief. When I think about what that means to me, I tear up!”

– Muluan asylum seeker from Ethiopia

“When I came to AsylumWorks, I felt helpless, hopeless, and depressed. Today, my life is totally different. AsylumWorks helped me get my smile back.”

— Jameelaan asylum seeker from Afghanistan

“At first I did not see how you could help me, but you gave me some pieces of advice that I followed, and then the weight on my heart began to lift. Now everything is falling into place and I can sleep at night because I have peace of mind.”

– Marlysean asylum seeker from Cameroon

“I don't know how to express how much you have done for me. You never once treated me like a client. You didn’t even treat me like a friend. AsylumWorks is my home because you treat me like family.”

– Christinean asylee from Zimbabwe

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