“I always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.” Gloria Vanderbilt September 7th, 2022 |
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Ukrainian Egg Painting Workshop Over the last month, we have had many new Ukrainian clients. In order to help them build a community amongst themselves and feel welcomed in the office, WoW hosted an egg painting workshop. Ukrainians, along with other Eastern European countries have been painting eggs for thousands of years. Known as pysanky (which is taken from the word in Ukrainian meaning "to write"), Ukrainian eggs are decorated and designed using wax. For many families, creating pysanky is an important cultural ritual that brings them together. Thank you to our wonderful volunteer and to our Workshop manager that put in a lot of work to make this happen. If you have an idea for a potential workshop for our clients, please email ghinwa@womenofworld.org |
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Millcreek Art Festival Women of the World was excited to table this month at the Millcreek Arts Festival celebrating the historic Baldwin Radio factory's 100th anniversary. We loved being surrounded by fellow artists in our community and had the chance to recruit many new volunteers. We also sold a lot of WoW merchandise! If you also want to buy a shirt or a WoW tote bag, click on the link below! |
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WoW's Visitors We were lucky to host a visit from many community members this month at the office. One mother came in with a donation her three kids had raised from a neighborhood lemonade stand. We are excited to work alongside local philanthropists as we support our clients and we love women working to support other women! If you are interested in learning more about our mission and visiting the office, please email our Operations Manager, ryan@womenofworld.org. |
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WoW had the opportunity to take photos of some of our clients with local photographer Jake Campos. We are excited to share these client's stories as well as their photos with our community as we are inspired by their perseverance and dedication to become self-reliant. Keep a look our on our social media for these stories to come soon! |
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Jake Campos FOTOPRODUKTIONBased out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jake Campos FOTOPRODUKTION offers still photography and drone videography services for lifestyle, commercial, editorial, and travel projects, as well as event coverage worldwide. |
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Elevation Women in Utah Conference |
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On August 25th, Samira had the chance to represent Women of the World at the Elevation Women in Utah conference, which included a conversation with Governor Cox and Patricia Jones, a former Utah State Senator. Utah needs more female leaders in communities, businesses, and on Capitol Hill. The Women's Leadership Institute and the State of Utah are working on improving these pipelines and we are honored and excited to be a part of these vital conversations. |
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This month, WoW has also been actively working on improving our Employer Partnership Program (EPP). EPP is a hiring partnership between Women of the World and employers to assist forcibly displaced women with an efficient pathway to safe, secure and high-paying jobs with benefits and opportunities for upward mobility. The EPP builds on our mission to empower women from all nations to achieve economic success. Employment is one of the biggest steps towards self-reliance. However, there are many challenging aspects for our clients as they seek employment - language barriers, cultural differences, and technological hurdle. Through the EPP, we assist everyone through the entire hiring process, free of charge for both parties, making it more efficient and effective for both our ladies and for employers. We also started holding a "Walk-in Employment" coaching hour at WoW where you can come in for job questions without an appointment. If you have any questions about job searching or want to be an employer partner, please email our EPP manager, roxie@womenofworld.org |
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Employer Partnerships | Women of the WorldWe Need Your Support Today! Donating to Women of the World empowers self-reliance in forcibly displaced women, building communities that are economically robust and culturally vibrant. Ours is a safe space for women to settle into their lives, to protect their families, to learn English. |
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WoW's Displaced Women's Education Fund Opens for Applicants |
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We are excited to open our scholarship program again this month. This scholarship is designed to help forcibly displaced women achieve their educational goals by assisting in the removal of one of the biggest barriers to a degree or certificate--tuition. If you know anyone that fits the below qualifications, please let them know about the incredible opportunity. We are grateful for our generous donors that make this scholarship possible! |
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Scholarships | Women of the WorldDisplaced Women's Education Fund of Utah APPLY TO HELP FUND YOUR FUTURE... This scholarship is designed to help women achieve their educational goals by assisting in the removal one of the biggest barriers to a degree or certificate - the tuition. |
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Meet WoW's newest interns |
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London Kelley is a sophomore at the University of Utah, studying Political Science and International Studies, with an emphasis on international law and human rights. Previously she was the social media intern for a grassroots group. In her spare time she loves reading, snowboarding, and rock climbing. She is curious about how social media influences and connects people from around the globe, and is super excited to be joining the WoW team for the fall semester! |
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Kate Lunnen is a third year student at the University of Utah majoring in English and Gender Studies. Kate is a member of the Tanner Center for Human Rights Justice Advocacy Program and has a particular focus in immigration and trans advocacy. In her time at the University of Utah, Kate has led fundraising initiatives for the LGBT Resource Center, Student Emergency Scholarships, the Feed U Pantry, and Career Counseling Center. She has also been recognized as a student leader and been selected to join the Senate Executive Committee of the Associated Students of the University of Utah.
Kate grew up in Pennsylvania and loves exploring new places. After graduating college Kate hopes to attend law school and work in the public sector to help support her communities. She is excited to begin working and connecting with all of the incredible people who make WoW possible! |
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Save the date: September 14th and 15th for the Salt Lake Eat and Drink event. Eat Drink SLC raises awareness about Salt Lake's culinary and cultural opportunities by engaging patrons with the marriage of food and drink. All net proceeds benefit nonprofits that enhance our sense of place, art, and community and this year they have chosen to represent and sponsor Women of the World. Click on the link below and buy your ticket today! Eat Drink SLC Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15, 2022 Hours: 5:45-8:15 pm Tracy Aviary (inside Liberty Park) | Ridesharing encouraged Tickets: $100 Website and tickets: www.eatdrinkslc.com |
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Become a 2023 Fashion Show Sponsor |
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By sponsoring Women of the World's Fashion Show & Gala Event, 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. If you or your company is interested in becoming a sponsor for the upcoming show, please email our Operations Manager, ryan@womenofworld.org. |
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Sincerely, Samira Harnish Founder & Executive Director |
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