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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...

Justin Harnish
Apr 7, 20182 min read
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Josephine’s Journey: Refugee from Congo Finds Hope, Home in Utah
Josephine’s Journey Three thousand miles. That’s how far Josephine walked through the jungle to escape the bloody civil war in the...

Justin Harnish
Jun 25, 20175 min read
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Mashallah: Refugee Women Express Gratitude to WoW Case Manager Abby Bossart
Refugee women thank Abby for her help. Abby shares a special moment with a friend she’s made working here at Women of the World. Women...

Justin Harnish
May 15, 20176 min read
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Women of Courage Concert
In the concert “Women of Courage” there is an unveiling of a monument of words and song. We dedicate our transcendental selves to...

Justin Harnish
Mar 13, 20173 min read
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From Burundi to Utah: Cosette’s Story
We’d like you to meet Cosette. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and unfailing optimism. From her childhood in a Rwandan refugee...

Justin Harnish
Jan 29, 20176 min read
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Because We All Need Hope
The images that flash across my computer today are all too familiar. Men, women, and children, their fear-drawn faces smeared with dirt...

Justin Harnish
Dec 18, 20163 min read
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KBYU Community Connections Invites WoW Founder to Discuss Refugee Celebration
In the coming weeks, Women of the World will be featured on KBYU’s (Channel 11 locally) Community Connections program. Founder and...

Justin Harnish
Nov 1, 20161 min read
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Episode 4: August ’16 Refugee Podcast with Chantelle from Congo
Today we visit with Chantelle whose infectious positivity will infect you with hope for a better tomorrow. Chantelle is an inspirational...

Justin Harnish
Aug 11, 20161 min read
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Stories of Courage – Zaina Kaboi
“Thank you mama.” If you ever have the pleasure of interacting with Zaina you are sure to hear this phrase multiple times. Zaina is from...

Justin Harnish
Apr 3, 20162 min read
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Stories of Courage – Mu Say
When I first called Mu Say to ask if I could write a short story about her and take her picture, she answered me quietly and in almost...

Justin Harnish
Mar 3, 20162 min read
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Stories of Courage – Kaltum Mohammad
A spice for life! When I first met Kaltum I remember being amazed at how passionate she was about spices, flavors, and all things...

Justin Harnish
Feb 3, 20161 min read
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Stories of Courage – Chantal Munyamanzi
Genuine strength. Chantal is an incredibly strong single woman of two beautiful daughters. Even through the most difficult of times her...

Justin Harnish
Jan 3, 20161 min read
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