“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandala August 1, 2022 |
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Happy Independence Day! We hope everyone had a great Independence day. As we reflect on our nation's history and what it means to be an American we can remember that there's no single ethnic culture or heritage that can lay claim to owning or defining America. We are a nation of immigrants, strangers, and diverse persons. Our country was built on individuals fleeing persecution and other hardships and became a land founded on certain unalienable rights for all people – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We reflect and recognize that many people still come to our shores seeking refuge and those rights we hold dear and we celebrate our ability to welcome them! |
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On July 9th many of our clients also celebrated Eid Al-Adha, the second greatest Islamic holiday, which honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to Allah's command. A common greeting is "Eid Mubarak" which means "blessed feast" in Arabic. Eid al-Adha is also a time for visiting with friends and family, exchanging gifts and visiting the graves of relatives. |
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"Know Your Rights" Seminar In July, we also held a "Know Your Rights" seminar for our clients from the Central African Republic. We had over twenty attendees! It was a workshop and discussion focused on our human rights as Americans with the aim of better empowering the women from this community. At WoW we believe a vital part of community development and integration is for our clients to understand their rights as new Americans. These rights protect and support our women! This event was planned with help from representatives from Southern Valley Services. We are so honored to host these types of events and would like to thank all the volunteers, the community leaders who put this together, and all the women who participated. |
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This month Samira, our founder and Executive Director, was featured in VoyageUtah, which is part of the LA-based Voyage Group of Magazines. Their mission is to promote mom and pops, artists, creatives, makers and small businesses by providing a platform for these hidden gems to tell their stories in their own words. In the interview, Samira shares some of the journey and challenges of starting of WoW. She also shares that the success of WoW is tied to our mission's authenticity. She says: "It is extremely important that our new neighbors know who they can trust and what can and cannot be done for them. I want to be very “grassroots,” getting things done for each individual who comes in, and helping people as individuals through whatever they are struggling with, never giving them a template answer, and never taking no for an answer.". We are grateful for her tenacity and dedication to such a worthy cause. See the link below to read the whole article! |
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Check Out Samira Harnish's StoryToday we'd like to introduce you to Samira Harnish. Them and their team share their story with us below: Samira came from her native Iraq to America to study engineering. After getting her degree from Utah State, she worked for 17 years as an R&D engineer at the largest domestic manufacturer of semiconductor memory. |
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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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If you are interested in joining our Ukrainian workshop please email our workshop coordinator at ghinwa@womenofworld.org. |
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Know of a Venue in SLC?Women of the World is currently looking for a new space to host their annual Fashion Show fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. Our requirements are: 400-500 occupants Closer to SLC between 3900S-600N E-W of State street Dressing room space Visual setup including projector/TVs visible to audience $2,000 or less (free is ideal) could be underwritten Alcohol permitted Good lighting Quality speakers for music and mics Allows outside food vendors Accessible parking
If you have any suggestions or questions about our venue hunt, please email ryan@womenofworld.org. |
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Women of the World is expanding! Join our team and click on the buttons below to learn more about our recent job openings. |
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Sincerely, Samira Harnish Founder & Executive Director |
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