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Stories of Courage


The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...
justin3103
Apr 7, 2018


Mashallah: Refugee Women Express Gratitude to WoW Case Manager Abby Bossart
Refugee women thank Abby for her help. Abby shares a special moment with a friend she’s made working here at Women of the World. Women...
justin3103
May 15, 2017


Kaltum: “Mother of All” Offers Sudanese Sustenance to Salt Lake
The first thing you notice about Kaltum is her quiet presence and lilting voice. When she turns to talk to you, her smile widens slowly,...
justin3103
Apr 12, 2017
Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls
Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...
justin3103
Sep 4, 2016


Stories of Courage – Elisabeth Ngaba
Elisabeth was born in Central African Republic. She arrived in Salt Lake City with her three children and her paralyzed mother escaping...
justin3103
May 31, 2016


Stories of Courage – Zaina Kaboi
“Thank you mama.” If you ever have the pleasure of interacting with Zaina you are sure to hear this phrase multiple times. Zaina is from...
justin3103
Apr 3, 2016


Stories of Courage – Mu Say
When I first called Mu Say to ask if I could write a short story about her and take her picture, she answered me quietly and in almost...
justin3103
Mar 3, 2016
Stories of Courage – Kaltum Mohammad
A spice for life! When I first met Kaltum I remember being amazed at how passionate she was about spices, flavors, and all things...
justin3103
Feb 3, 2016
Stories of Courage – Chantal Munyamanzi
Genuine strength. Chantal is an incredibly strong single woman of two beautiful daughters. Even through the most difficult of times her...
justin3103
Jan 3, 2016
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