Client Testimonials
Read about our clients' stories and the help they received from RAHAMA.
“I am a Survivor of abuse. I moved from XXX to Western New York in 2019 to escape from a very abusive situation. My ex has power in that state so, I was not able to get the help I was seeking for. When I moved here, I and my children got connected with RAHAMA.
We felt we have found family here far from home. It has been more than 2 years that we have been getting support, encouragement, and help which we needed the most as Survivors. As 'rahma' by itself means, 'Full of Mercy', the whole team of RAHAMA has the reflection of its name as well.
Thanks RAHAMA for being there for us when we need you the most and please keep helping the people who need you! InshAllah”
DV Survivor
“I didn't want to go see someone that wasn't Muslim. They wouldn't understand so RAHAMA helped me so much because they [are] Muslim and they helped me get counseling.”
DV Survivor
“I reached my goal which was really hard for me to achieve without their help.”
DV Survivor
“They changed my life for the better.”
DV Survivor
“ [Maryam] constantly lives in fear, fear for the lives of herself and her children.
Constant surveillance by her husband, as well as severe physical, emotional, financial, and verbal abuse, prevent her and her children from safely and quickly leaving the home.
RAHAMA has implemented safety plans with her and provided education on Orders of Protection and other available resources.
She knew that she had the right to be safe and free from abuse, but without a place to escape to, she was reluctant to leave her home.”
Case Manager
“In my bad moment journey where I am stand today strongly is for RAHAMA. I got food stamp though them without these it would be impossible to survive. I had received disconnection notice from XXX and RAHAMA help me out.
Mentally I was very unstable, RAHAMA arrange counseling for me and also invited me to join their support group so that I don't feel alone. I make one good friend from that support group. Besides that if anytime I ran of any household item I get help from Rahama. They also connect me with two parenting classes that also help me a lot as a single parent to take care of my kids.
So in one word I can say Rahama help me financially, mentally, socially in every way.
When I was missing my family they act as a family by standing beside me.”
DV Survivor
“I thank you for the availability of the computer and the Internet, because I did not stop studying. Thank you for asking about my health all the time and providing assistance.”
DV Survivor
“[Khawla] came to the US looking to start a new life with her family, but she soon became victim to a husband that was physically and verbally abusive. Without the ability to speak English, her options were limited. Her husband separated her from the children. She had no financial support, no insurance, no place to live, and was suffering from poor health.
When she first came to RAHAMA, Khawla was a broken person. Today, Khawla is a much different person. She sees her children on a weekly basis and has her own apartment (subsidized through RAHAMA).
She has accomplished things she never thought possible and encourages others that they can do the same.
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Case Manager
"I have been married to an abusive husband for almost 5 years and have been living with him for almost 2 years. I endured, waited, and prayed for him to change. When it was clear he will be no other way with me, I still couldn't leave him and prioritize my safety and well-being due to the lack of knowledge about my rights as a new immigrant, lack of financial stability, and lack of confidence in myself that I can live independently.
The door of RAHAMA opened for me like the door of 'rahma' from the Almighty. Through the housing, financial, and informational support of RAHAMA and through the caring guidance of my very empathetic and resourceful [case manager], I could take the big step insha Allah towards building an abuse-free, honorable, and independent life in the most dignified and empowering way possible.
For me there was no other way I could come out of the situation that leads millions of women from my society to the path of murder, suicide, or permanent disability."
DV Survivor
