TANTA: An Idaho sisterhood for refugee and immigrant women

By: Sharon Ho Chang

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 972

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Women are pillars of refugee communities who support families, strengthen networks, and lead change. They make up roughly half of resettled populations nationwide, yet often face disproportionate challenges, from economic barriers and mental health needs to increased risk of gender-based violence.

In Idaho, which has one of the highest concentrations of refugees in the country, a Boise-based nonprofit, TANTA, Inc. is working to support resettled and immigrant women’s well-being, safety, and self-sufficiency through …

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