ABSTRACT This article shares the findings from a qualitative study researching the lived experiences of Ethiopian immigrant women in the Washington, DC area. It examines the women’s immigration experiences after their arrival in the United States as they navigate finding a sense of community in their new home. The findings underscore the importance of church communities in the lives of Ethiopian immigrant women. Implications for social work practitioners and educators, as well as future research, are discussed.

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“这是我需要留下的地方”：华盛顿特区埃塞俄比亚移民妇女生活中的教会社区

摘要 本文分享了一项定性研究的结果，该研究研究了华盛顿特区埃塞俄比亚移民妇女的生活经历。它考察了女性抵达美国后在新家中寻找社区感的过程中的移民经历。调查结果强调了教会社区在埃塞俄比亚移民妇女生活中的重要性。讨论了对社会工作从业者和教育者以及未来研究的影响。