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Marshallese Women's Education and Health Network

Last updated Jun 2026

About

The Marshallese Women's Education and Health Network (MWEHN) is a women-led group dedicated to improving health and education outcomes for Marshallese women, their families, and community across Oregon and Washington. It connects women to educational pathways, including college application support, and runs health and nutrition initiatives, partnering on vaccine and health events in the Portland metro. Reach them at mwehn1@yahoo.com.

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