What we do
Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation is a ‘led by and for’ Black and Minoritised women’s organisation with a focus on Kurdish, Middle Eastern, North African (KMENA) and Afghan women in London who are survivors of domestic abuse and harmful practices.
About KMEWO
Driven by the values of equality, empowerment and justice, we came together in 1999 with an aim of providing wrap-around support, culturally competent and in mother tongue accompanying survivors in their journey towards safety, recovery and empowerment.
Stories from our survivors
Our survivors tell their stories and talk about how the Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women's Organisation has provided culturally competent support in mother tongue towards equity and resilience.
I Fled to Protect My Children
I’m a mother of two young British children, and I’m a survivor of long-term domestic abuse and honour-based violence. A friend who was worried about me referred me to KMEWO. At that time, I felt trapped — completely isolated from my family and community.
A Journey from Fear to Freedom
When I was brought to the UK on a spouse visa in 2016, I had already been forced into an arranged marriage abroad. I entered this country with hopes of building a safe life for myself and, eventually, my children—but that hope was quickly overshadowed by control, abuse, and isolation.
I Just Wanted Safety for Me and My Daughter
I came to the UK from the Middle East on a family reunion visa to join my husband, who has Indefinite Leave to Remain. We have a daughter together — she’s 7 years old. I hoped we would have a better life here. But from the moment I arrived, everything changed.