Program Information The East African Community is a federally recognized resettlement agency working in partnership with the Ethiopian Community Development Council in Arlington, Virginia. As such, we assist refugees and asylum seekers fleeing oppression and persecution to resume a productive life in their new country. Services include assistance locating housing and household furnishings, transportation and translation for medical, legal, and social services appointments, help obtaining social security numbers, state identification cards, driver’s licenses, and employment.
Refugees and asylum seekers often have significant health and mental health concerns resulting from untreated illness and injuries, exposure to war and violence, years in refugee camps, cultural differences and lack of access to health care. Lack of access is largely due to transportation and language barriers. We assist our clients to access needed medical attention through transportation and translation, enroll in health insurance plans, and identify primary health care providers. Health education classes are provided focusing on wellness and prevention.