The Nashville International Center for Empowerment, formerly the Sudanese Community and Women's Services Center, is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to empowering refugees and immigrants of Middle Tennessee through direct social services and educational programs.

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My New American Dream: A Personal Story and Perspective of a South Sudanese American Refugee

My New Dream

It is with a great honor and privilege to inform you of my new book, My New American Dream: A Personal Story and Perspective of a South Sudanese American Refugee. I wrote this book for three purposes. First, I want to share my personal story with friends, colleagues, and family members, especially my children and [...]

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Many thanks to these members of N.I.C.E.
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    Featured Staff Story: Frances Anderson: Resettlement Specialist

    How does a graphic design major from Belmont University become a Resettlement Specialist?  For Frances Anderson, the road ran through Southeast Asia, Thailand in particular. After graduating from Belmont University, Frances had her mind set on moving to England. She tried to convince a friend to join her, but her friend had another idea: Thailand, [...]

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    February Volunteer of the Month- Sarah Burke

      Congratulations to NICE February 2013 Volunteer of the Month, Sarah Burke! Sarah is the Employment Intern for Spring 2013, in addition to being a full time student at Belmont University and working two jobs!  She helps the employment team exponentially by completing various administrative tasks, such as filling out paperwork and keeping the program’s [...]

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    January Volunteer of the Month- Hattie Duplechain

    Congratulations to NICE January 2013 Volunteer of the Month, Hattie Duplechain! From Day one Hattie worked tirelessly to help the Development Department. During her first week at NICE, and in Nashville, Hattie volunteered to drive to Murfreesboro and represent NICE at an evening international fair after interning all day! She did this even though she [...]