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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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Stepping Up: Women of the World’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
Women of the World celebrates the traditions of our new neighbors, we take pride in our place in the blend of community and culture, and...

Justin Harnish
Feb 7, 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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Is it reasonable to resettle refugees in America?
The Syrian refugee crisis coinciding with America’s Presidential Campaigns has brought the emotional debate over refugees into the...

Justin Harnish
Jan 24, 20164 min read
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She is No Longer Desperate — She is Thriving
Thriving in America samira-harnish 12402049_1086169761423899_991451615808452249_o By Rebecca Brown Wright “I need someone to adopt my...

Justin Harnish
Jan 19, 20163 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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Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams
I’m so pleased to join you today and to share in celebrating what Women of the World have accomplished. I was looking on Samira’s website...

Justin Harnish
Dec 12, 20153 min read
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Friends Wanted – 2015 Giving Tuesday
The holiday season is about care and compassion for those that have been turned out of their homes, that seek shelter in the mangers of...

Justin Harnish
Nov 16, 20151 min read
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Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration of Refugee Success
Women of the World is excited to announce our Fifth Annual Celebration of Refugee Success WHEN: 12 December from 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: The...

Justin Harnish
Nov 15, 20151 min read
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Free English Classes – See Calendar for Updated Times
Women of the World is thrilled to announce that we are holding numerous Free English Classes at our new office location. Our wonderful...

Justin Harnish
Nov 14, 20151 min read
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Women of the Mountains Speech
Women of the World Founder and Executive Director, Samira Harnish, gave a Women of the Mountains Speech on the exploitation of refugee...

Justin Harnish
Oct 13, 20151 min read
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Heart of the Community Acceptance of a WoW Story
The blog Heart of the Community accepted on of Women of the World’s client’s stories. Utah Bankers Association launched a new social...

Justin Harnish
Oct 12, 20151 min read
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Artistic Workshop in Rug-Making
P1100226 P1100238 P1100227 P1100240 P1100229 P1100236 P1100233 P1100234 Artistic workshops are such an important way for the refugee...

Justin Harnish
Aug 30, 20153 min read
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Public Radio Return on Refugee Service Investment
This morning, the Salt Lake City Public radio station KRCL aired a brief interview with Women of the World Founder and Executive...

Justin Harnish
Jun 29, 20151 min read
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors
The celebration of those that brought us into the world and that nurture and care for us throughout our lives is a key rite preserved in...

Justin Harnish
May 12, 20151 min read
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3rd Annual Refugee Fashion Show
Women of the World’s 3rd Annual Refugee Fashion show was a resounding success!!! Women from all over the world modeled in this...

Justin Harnish
Mar 10, 20152 min read
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Inside the Story: KUTV news visits Women of the World
Founder and President of Women of the World was featured this evening on the KUTV program “Inside the Story” with Dan Rascon — The Iraqi...

Justin Harnish
Feb 10, 20151 min read
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Follow Your Passion Media features Women of the World
The 2015 Momentum Continues Women of the World’s media momentum continues into 2015 with Nkoyo Iyamba’s piece on KSL entitled “Follow...

Justin Harnish
Jan 21, 20152 min read
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WoW Documentary Wins the Workman Film Festival Award
introductory documentary film won the Short Documentary Film Category at the 17 January Workman Productions Online Award in the...

Justin Harnish
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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Fashion Show Salt Lake City Event
It is that time again… Women’s Fashion Show Salt Lake City Event, celebrating International Women’s Day and our new refugee neighbors and...

Justin Harnish
Jan 16, 20151 min read
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