“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” - Martin Luther King February 6th, 2023 |
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Happy New Year from all of us at the WoW Team! We’ve hit the ground running in 2023 and are excited as we prepare for our signature fundraising event, the Annual Fashion Show & Cultural Gala. Join us on March 8th, International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the amazing women involved with WoW and the diversity of cultures found here in Utah. We will serve hors d’oeuvres and beverages from our talented restaurant sponsors, host a live auction and hear from Gail Miller our keynote speaker. You will see amazing cultural dress during the International Fashion Show and get to meet clients, staff, and friends of Women of the World. Supporting the Fashion Show builds the bridge of unity and support between us and our forcibly displaced neighbors. The event gives our friends and clients a chance to share their cultural dress as well as stories of their journey toward self-reliance here in their new home in Utah. To buy tickets visit our website here or click on the link below! |
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We are still looking for sponsors and live auction items and we invite you to tell anyone you know who might be interested. By sponsoring Women of the World’s Fashion Show & Cultural Gala, you are making a direct contribution to supporting forcibly displaced women in Salt Lake City, Utah. Every year we rely on the generosity of our local community members (individual, corporate, and foundation) to support us in this vital work. For sponsorship questions, reach out to samira@womenofworld.org. |
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WoW has compiled all of our 2022 data and created our annual Impact Report which you can access on our website. It is always useful to look back at what we have accomplished in our WoW community and see the growth in our organization. This past year, we saved $456,000 through our Customized Service and Advocacy program. This program encompasses a wide array of support including childcare, civics, legal aid, healthcare, food security, and housing. Our volunteers have been extremely generous and have contributed more than 1,000 volunteering hours. And our Annual Earnings Increase reached well over a million dollars through our Economic Empowerment program. Learn more about our programs and clients by clicking the link below! |
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Programs | Women of the WorldWe recognize that the needs of each woman or girl requires personalization. We help fulfill these needs through customized service plans that cater to each woman's personal needs. With such a diverse clientele demographic, representing women from all over the world at various points in their life with unique skillsets and dreams, the path to success is not a one-size-fits all. |
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Our English classes have been growing as we welcome new clients - we’ve started a new level to accommodate our newest students, many from Afghanistan. We are so grateful for our hardworking volunteer English Teachers! This month, we also hosted a clinic to assist our clients applying for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This temporary pandemic program through the state of Utah expires this month, so we wanted to host a week where clients could come in whenever they were available to apply for this program. Empowering women and their families takes many forms, but one of the most important ways to help is to ensure secure and affordable housing - especially when they are hit with unforeseeable emergencies. |
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To help our clients prepare for college, WoW celebrated January as College Readiness Month. Several young women toured the U of U campus and received support and advice in submitting their college applications. We held workshops for parents to learn more about how to help their children prepare for college and how to apply for financial aid programs. WoW staff and clients also went to the State Capitol to encourage state leaders to pass bill H.B. 102. This bill would allow all residents of Utah, regardless, of legal status, to pay in-state tuition rates. This is a step toward equity in higher education. Education is an important step for many of our clients on their pathway to economic independence. |
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On January 26, Samira was interviewed on PBS by Mary Dickson to give more details about how Women of the World supports women making a new home in Utah through our Fashion Show fundraiser. You can watch that interview by clicking on the link below. We are excited to see you all in March at this event! |
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Contact | Women of the World | PBS UtahWomen of the World's 13th Annual Fashion Show and Cultural Gala celebrates International Women's Day by helping to support women and their families as they create a new home in Utah. Founder and executive director Samira Harnish has all the details about this year's event. Aired: 01/26/23 Expires: 07/27/23 Rating: NR Problems Playing Video? |
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Intensive English Teacher | Women of the World15-20 hours per week including lesson preparation Classroom hours: 9-12 pm, Monday through Thursday Women-run, woman-founded organization Entrepreneurial autonomous design thinking culture Women of the World is looking for an Intensive English teacher to lead a program for refugee women. Course work would include instruction in grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. |
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Case Manager Employment Job Opening | My SiteCase Managers connect clients to employment, health, and social service resources in the community with the goal of helping clients become self-sufficient. WoW's Employment Partnership Program builds on our mission to empower women from all nations to achieve independence, economic success, and a voice in the community by connecting women to beneficial employment opportunities in Utah. |
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Development Manager Job Opening | womenofworld.orgPay: $65,000 - $75,000 annual salary (Based on experience) Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and disability/life insurance. 401(k) savings plan Flexible Health Spending Account of $75 every 2 weeks Familial office culture Annual bonuses Paid Time off & generous holiday (Total of 29 days) The Operations Director is central to what makes Women of the World a unique and trusted center for female refugee, asylum seekers, and immigrants in Salt Lake City. |
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Case Manager Job Opening | My SiteHealth insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and disability/life insurance. 401(k) Savings Plan Flexible Health Spending Account of $75 every 2 weeks Women-run, woman-founded organization Annual bonuses Paid Time off & generous holiday (Total of 29 days) Case Managers connect clients to employment, health, and social service resources in the community with the goal of helping clients become self-sufficient. |
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