2024 World Refugee Day On June 22nd, the Utah State Department organized a vibrant World Refugee Day celebration at Big Cottonwood Regional Park. Women of the World was proud to be a part of this incredible event, where we tabled and engaged with the community. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share our mission, and celebrate the strength and resilience of refugees. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and participated in this meaningful day! |
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If you'd like to contribute to events, services, and initiatives hosted by Women of the World, please consider donating to support our mission and help us continue our work of empowerment and community building! Every donation counts toward our mission of empowering displaced women here in Utah. Setting up a monthly donation is a simple yet impactful way to lend your support. Even a $5 contribution, the price of a coffee at your local drive-through, can make a real difference. |
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We recognize the diverse needs of each woman and girl we serve, tailoring our services through customized plans that address their unique circumstances. From ensuring health outcomes and advocating for immigration, housing, and legal matters, to providing personalized support for every individual, our client-centered approach ensures that each woman receives the care and attention she deserves. |
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Our community events are designed to empower women by fostering meaningful connections and building supportive networks. Throughout the year, we host events such as our well-known Fashion Show and Cultural Gala, a Mother's Day Event, and a Celebration of Success. These moments bring our community together and celebrate the stories of displaced women in Utah. |
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We host a variety of educational workshops that provide vital resources and knowledge to our clients. These workshops are tailored to meet the specific needs of the women we serve, Through our robust mentorship initiatives, health workshops, driver's classes, thrice-weekly English classes, and more, we bridge language barriers and create dynamic exchanges of knowledge, enriching both our clients and community volunteers. |
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Our economic empowerment program focuses on helping women achieve self-sufficiency through job application assistance, resume crafting, and skill development. We support displaced women in pursuing higher education, offering scholarships and facilitating the registration process. Additionally, we guide them in leveraging their unique skills for entrepreneurship, connecting them with local employers who value diversity and talent through our Employer Partnership Program. |
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| | Samira Harnish is a leader for the New Americans Bolder Way Forward Impact Team. The leaders of this movement for gender equality in Utah met on June 26 to strategize and find ways to create unity in this cause. | | |
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| | Samira's mentee, Alaa el Sir from Women Who Care, completed a hygiene project for the women we serve. Thank you, Alaa, for these invaluable donations! | | |
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The Girls in STEM club is hosted by Thanksgiving Point at our office. Our clients' daughters participate in this 8-week program, which started on June 11th and will continue until August 6th. The program explores different branches of science, such as Paleontology, Entomology, Robotics, and Engineering. While the girls are in class, we've been hosting activities for the moms, including painting and conversational English practice. |
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WoW’s Case Manager Supervisor will use their previous supervisory and case management experience to provide culturally responsive crisis-intervention, advocacy, and supportive counseling services to clients and supervise the case management team. They support day-to-day operations, track performance of assigned staff, keep accurate reports, and build community partnerships. The Case Manager Supervisor works closely with the Associate Director, Office Manager, and program coordinators to provide services to clients and increase the reach of WoW’s programs. The Case Manager Supervisor will also provide customized case management directly to WoW clients and support other case managers with particularly difficult or complex cases. |
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HER HEALTH WORKSHOP SERIES |
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Our free Her Health series of workshops for immigrant and refugee women was a success. All four workshops were empowering and informative, and we are excited to announce we are doing it again in July! Please reach out to Ruby with any questions or to get more information. Text Ruby at (801) 210-0710 or email at ruby@womenofworld.org. We look forward to seeing you there! | | |
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Attend all four workshops and receive a certificate of completion along with a special gift! |
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