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I am excited to announce that I was recently accepted into the University of Utah nursing program for Spring 2017, which will serve as a crucial part of my path to becoming a nurse midwife. However, the long hours of clinical work and tough classes will mean I will be leaving Women of the World come January. This is a terribly bittersweet experience for me. While I am excited to begin a new step towards achieving my dreams, I am going to miss all of the wonderful families I h

“I want to kill myself. I don’t want to live anymore.” What horrors did this young mother from Congo experience for her to utter these words in front of her young children? Mami is a late afternoon walk-in to Women of the World. She has cried through the day, her dark complexion stained with sadness. She is thin, her past sickens her. She is striking. Her kids are adorable, quiet, and well-behaved. They place their heads gently on the new blanket I give them from our donation

The celebration of those that brought us into the world and that nurture and care for us throughout our lives is a key rite preserved in most cultures.  In America, this rite is celebrated on the most important holiday of all – Mother’s Day.  Many of our new neighbors taking refuge in Utah have a streak of celebrating mothers and grandmothers, even promoting them to the head of the household, but these celebrations do not fall on a specific day.  As WoW has constantly said, w

Women of the World has been spreading the word about how amazing Utah has been in support of refugee women’s self-reliance — see the below spot on Comcast Newsmakers that went international on CNN Headline News.http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1More support is always needed. Women of the World knows that your holiday dollars are stretched thin, but for just $20 you can ensure that a refugee family can celebrate in the holiday season along wit

Women of the has the following Contract Case Manager position available in April of 2013. Please use the contact form at the bottom of this email to request more information.Part Time Case Manager? – Women of the World Five month contract position August 1st, 2014 – December 1st, 2015 (20 weeks) 10 hrs per week/ $12 per hour ($2,400) Organization Description:Women refugees face the combined threats of:LONG-TERM POVERTY Refugee women face long-term poverty in America. Within

Women of the World celebrated its second year and more importantly, the clients’ continued success, with its annual Holiday Celebration Tea Party.  Over one-hundred refugees braved the first snow of the season to join Women of the World directors, officers, and volunteers for food, tea, and a chance to celebrate the successes of the past year and to talk about the aspirations for the new year. finding jobs; developing English skills; learning to drive; navigating Salt Lake Ci

Women of the World is so happy to have participated in its second year of quilting with the Quilters Without Borders group.  Each time we sit with these wonderful ladies, we learn a lot about quilting, life, and English.  They are loving, giving, and accepting and take the extra time to explain quilting slowly and work to befriend the refugee women — all while working on a project they love and love to give away. #Events #refugee #relationships

“Dynamic Grace Home Healthcare is dedicated to providing healthcare awareness to our diverse population.  We offer compassionate care, give hope, and create a trusting relationship.” Experience Service in Healthcare Over Ten Years Confident Source for Home Healthcare Concern and care for the patient Network and support for the family MISSION Dynamic Grace Home Healthcare through well-organized operations makes it easier to do business efficiently by promoting the dignity and 

“It is better to give than to receive.” Women of the World was happy to connect the giving of the wonderful, caring, and charitable women of Salt Lake City with the needs of the refugee community. As part of its Refugee Casework, one of the databases that Women of the World has kept in its Dropboxhas been that of the needs of each family. Some may need a vacuum, others may require blankets or bedding, while others request toys or computers for their youngsters. For each of th

Women of the World (WoW) President Samira Harnish spoke to the University of Utah class entitled Service Learning today bringing her message of hope and service to the refugee community in Utah. The class is designed to teach students about the benefits of service and the best methods for developing communities self-sufficiency. This seminar introduced the approximately fifty students to different non-profit organizationsOur president spoke about her experiences in leading a