Asylee Women Enterprise

Supporting forced migrants as they heal from past trauma and rebuild their lives in Maryland

Who We Are

AWE supports asylum seekers, foreign-born survivors of human trafficking, and other forced migrants, as they rebuild their lives in Maryland with dignity and hope.

AWE provides holistic and trauma-informed services to support growth and stability. Our unique model focuses on the importance of companionship and community and provides a space for our clients to learn, share, and support one another. Our services include case management, immigration legal assistance, assistance meeting basic needs, and connections to healthcare and community resources.

Our services are open to individuals of all ages and genders.

ABOUT US

To request assistance or get additional information about our services and eligibility, click below or call us at (443) 850-0627

Our Services

To request assistance or get additional information about our services and eligibility, click below or call us at: 443-850-0627

Featured News

The Long Wait for a Day in Court

By Rachel Braver • March 12, 2026

In 2021, Felix* presented himself to immigration officials at the US border and explained that he was fleeing years of political persecution in his home country. He was granted parole and allowed to enter the country to pursue asylum. Felix made his way to Baltimore, where he connected with AWE. He told his story to the AWE Immigration Legal Services team, and they agreed to represent him in his asylum case. Felix submitted his asylum application in summer 2022. The Baltimore Immigration Court instructed him to return in winter 2023 for his individual hearing.

I don’t know if I’ll be next. I don’t want to disappear

By By An AWE client • March 2, 2026

This is the story from an AWE client, in their own words, of what it’s like to live under ICE surveillance.

Living Under Constant ICE Surveillance: My Story

By By An AWE client • February 27, 2026

This is the story from an AWE client, in their own words, of what it’s like to live under ICE surveillance.

Our Partners

We work with government offices, refugee resettlement agencies, community groups, volunteers, and neighbors to help restore safety, dignity and hope to those whose lives have been uprooted by violence and disaster.