I think as a settlement organization, not only Afghan Women's Organization but all organizations, if you want to provide the best type of services, you have to take a holistic approach. That's what we do. When we work with women, we don't isolate them from their families. Especially in the culture that we're working in, it doesn't happen. We work with the entire family, with the husbands and the children too. We look after all of their needs.
For the newcomer family, one need is around the intergenerational gap that is created when they come to a new country. Children go to school in a completely different culture and world than those their parents are familiar with. If this gap is not bridged, it creates a big problem for youths and also parents.
These are the programs we are working on, which, because of the time limitation, I didn't go into. The programs are about bridging the gap and working with youth, such as helping them with homework. We also do parenting programs. All of these programs involve the entire family. We don't isolate a woman from her family, but the first step is to work with her.