# Cafe trains refugees, trafficking survivors in D.C. kitchen

> D.C. cafe teaches refugees and trafficking survivors cooking and job skills.
- Title: Cafe trains refugees, trafficking survivors in D.C. kitchen
- Summary: D.C. cafe teaches refugees and trafficking survivors cooking and job skills. Emma's Torch cafe in Washington, D.C. trains refugees and trafficking survivors…
- Keywords: emma's torch, refugees, trafficking survivors, d.c., cooking, job training, human trafficking, washington dc, news, local, Cafe, trains
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/23/cafe-trains-refugees-trafficking-survivors-dc-kitchen
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:30:59.821+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emma's torch, refugees, trafficking survivors, d.c., cooking, job training, human trafficking, washington dc, news, local
## Emma's Torch cafe
Emma's Torch is a cafe and culinary school in Washington, D.C. that trains refugees, exiles and survivors of human trafficking.
## On-the-job training
Students work through timed exercises such as julienne cutting chicken with instructors telling them to have dishes up by 10 minutes.
## Graduates find jobs
Kerry Brodie founded the social justice nonprofit. The program lasts about 11 weeks and runs 40 hours a week. 90% of 500 graduates have jobs.
## Key takeaway

Emma's Torch cafe in Washington, D.C. trains refugees and trafficking survivors in food preparation and job skills, with 90% of 500 graduates securing employment.