Our partners at PreventHer presented on Breast Cancer Awareness for our clients. We learned about causes, genetic predisposition, what to do, and how to perform self exams. One of our own clients, who had been an OB/GYN in her home country for many years volunteered to give us demonstrations of a self exam and a clinical exam to remove any uncertainty around the process for our participants. She explained in detail the anatomy of breasts and what changes in our bodies to notice that would prompt a Dr's visit.

The amazing travel trainers from UTA came to our office to provide the essential training to our community members to access all UTA public transit options. We went over the various routes, how to plan your trip, various card programs, and did a practice run on an actual UTA bus. Their route expansion planning team also came to gather valuable feedback from riders on how to improve the system. We are proud to provide this training in multiple languages to ensure our community is confident in their ability to travel safely.

Thanksgiving Point has been running their Girls in STEM club at our office for the young girls in our community. We are so grateful for the opportunity to host and bring this fun summer activity to South Salt Lake! These girls have been learning about robotics, paleontology, engineering, and more. They will have their last class this week. We have also been offering a bonus English class for the mother's during the girls' club activities promoting family education as a whole. 

DID YOU KNOW?

WoW's mentorship initiative invites community members to become mentors for our clients, helping them improve their English, develop new skills, and build friendships. This dynamic exchange benefits both mentors and mentees. To become a mentor, start by completing our next Volunteer Orientation by clicking the button below.

PART-TIME INTENSIVE ENGLISH TEACHER

WoW’s English program is focused on practical English acquisition and emphasizes conversation as its primary goal and method.

We are excited to announce the Granite Library Tour on Saturday, August 17, specifically organized for immigrant women. This event is an excellent opportunity for our clients to explore the resources available at the library and obtain a free library card.

Our goal is to empower women with access to educational resources and community support. We invite you to support this initiative by spreading the word or joining us on the tour.

We are thrilled to tell you about the WoW WhatsApp Community group to enhance communication and streamline event information. This new platform will make it easier for clients to stay updated on all our upcoming events and connect with other members of the Women of the World community.

If you're a client interested in attending WoW events and staying informed, please join our WhatsApp Community. Simply scan the QR code or click the link to join.

Lillian has been our volunteer coordinator since January, serving with us through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Due to legislative actions and changes in federal funding, she is being reassigned to work with the Youth program at the Refugee Services Office. We are so grateful for the time we've had Lillian at WoW, and for her passionate support of WoW's mission. In particular, her work to re-envision our mentoring program has created more impactful mentors and better results for our clients. Lillian will be sorely missed by all of us at Women of the World, and we wish her all the best in her new assignment.