Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Rahat Khpalwak is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Performance and Quality Improvement at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area since March 2022, and previously held roles in various organizations including Quality Assurance Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at OAW USCCB Legal Clinic. With a background in program direction at ARM Consulting and volunteer work at the University of Peshawar, Rahat has been involved in organizing seminars and collaborating with teams. Notably, Rahat worked as a Senior Assessment and Evaluation Officer for the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan and conducted extensive field research as a Research Associate with the Higher Education Commission. Rahat's educational credentials include a Master's degree in Gender and Women Studies from Kabul University, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Peshawar, and diplomas in Economics from KiiT University and Kabul University.
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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Since 1917, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency, has accompanied those in need throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities by creating, connecting with, and engaging welcoming communities. Motivated daily by our belief in the inherent dignity of all, LSSNCA’s innovative participant-informed programs serve refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children and youth, and underserved communities by filling in the gaps. Piloting initiatives like the area’s first camp for kids impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis, originating local pro se asylum workshops for Afghan Allies, launching a Resource Center to serve as a community hub for all recently arrived program participants, and backing an array of ongoing mental health support services, alongside community partners, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.