1. The Stage 2 of Integration Framework

Post-healing, pre-belonging — the invisible phase of reintegration.
Our flagship model defines the Stage 2 of Integration as the period when displaced or refugee women have healed enough to re-engage with society but have not yet secured belonging.

This framework maps the emotional, social, and economic dimensions of this liminal phase — capturing the tensions between self-reclamation and social acceptance.

• Healing to Functioning: reclaiming confidence and identity after trauma.
• Functioning to Aspiration: accessing education, employment, and purpose.
• Aspiration to Belonging: achieving kinship, recognition, and self-anchored dignity.

This framework now guides our research design, mentorship structures, and advocacy efforts.

2. The Kinship Model of Reintegration

Because no woman integrates alone.
Our Kinship Model emphasizes that sustainable reintegration is relational — not individualistic.

It highlights the necessity of social rooting — forming trust circles, community bonds, and peer mentorship that bridge professional, emotional, and cultural gaps.

This model underpins our community programs, such as the RebirtHer Advisors Circle and our WhatsApp Kinship Space, ensuring that belonging is co-created, not prescribed.