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Modeling Our World – 2017 Fashion Show Fundraiser
Want to attend? Follow all our events here. Can’t be at the show? Donate Here “If we understood one another, we would get along better.”...

Justin Harnish
Feb 6, 20172 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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The Many Meanings of Hijab
Young Salt Lake City refugees in their colorful hijabs When asked why she wears hijab, Baidaa is quick to answer. “I wear it because I...

Justin Harnish
Jan 12, 20174 min read
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Working With Women of the World – by Breana Reichert
I am excited to announce that I was recently accepted into the University of Utah nursing program for Spring 2017, which will serve as a...

Justin Harnish
Dec 27, 20162 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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We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski
“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...

Justin Harnish
Dec 10, 20164 min read
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Celebration of Refugee Women’s Success
Celebrating the success of our refugee ladies feels great and motivates the rest of the refugee community. For our 6th Annual Celebration...

Justin Harnish
Dec 5, 20166 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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Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls
Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...

Justin Harnish
Sep 4, 20166 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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Episode 3: July ’16 Refugee Podcast with Elisabeth from Central African Republic
Today we speak with Elisabeth from the Central African Republic about her life in CAR, her flight with her young children and her...

Justin Harnish
Jul 16, 20161 min read
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Stories of Courage – Elisabeth Ngaba
Elisabeth was born in Central African Republic. She arrived in Salt Lake City with her three children and her paralyzed mother escaping...

Justin Harnish
May 31, 20161 min read
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Episode 2: May ’16 Refugee Podcast with Diane from Burkina Faso
PodcastSubscribeButton Women of the World’s Podcast for this month features Diane from Burkina Faso, one of the political asylum seekers...

Justin Harnish
May 11, 20161 min read
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Layla
Beautiful inside & out. Originally from Morocco, Layla has now made Salt Lake City her home. What I admire most about Layla is she is...

Justin Harnish
Apr 28, 20161 min read
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Episode 1: April ’16 Refugee Podcast Premiere
Women of the World’s refugee podcast is a place where ‘our ladies’ can share their stories and aspirations and where we can highlight...

Justin Harnish
Apr 11, 20161 min read
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Stepping Back From the Ledge As Sisters
“I want to kill myself. I don’t want to live anymore.” What horrors did this young mother from Congo experience for her to utter these...

Justin Harnish
Apr 7, 20162 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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Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy
The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...

Justin Harnish
Mar 23, 20162 min read
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Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections
Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...

Justin Harnish
Mar 19, 20162 min read
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Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors
This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...

Justin Harnish
Mar 7, 20164 min read
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