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Jan 29, 2017
6 min

From Burundi to Utah: Cosette’s Story

We’d like you to meet Cosette. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and unfailing optimism. From her childhood in a Rwandan refugee...

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Justin Harnish

Jan 13, 2017
4 min

The Many Meanings of Hijab

Young Salt Lake City refugees in their colorful hijabs When asked why she wears hijab, Baidaa is quick to answer. “I wear it because I...

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Working With Women of the World – by Breana Reichert

Justin Harnish

Dec 27, 2016
2 min

Working With Women of the World – by Breana Reichert

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...

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Justin Harnish

Dec 18, 2016
3 min

Because We All Need Hope

The images that flash across my computer today are all too familiar. Men, women, and children, their fear-drawn faces smeared with dirt...

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Justin Harnish

Dec 10, 2016
4 min

We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski

“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...

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Justin Harnish

Dec 6, 2016
6 min

Celebration of Refugee Women’s Success

Celebrating the success of our refugee ladies feels great and motivates the rest of the refugee community. For our 6th Annual Celebration...

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Justin Harnish

Nov 2, 2016
1 min

KBYU Community Connections Invites WoW Founder to Discuss Refugee Celebration

In the coming weeks, Women of the World will be featured on KBYU’s (Channel 11 locally) Community Connections program. Founder and...

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Justin Harnish

Sep 4, 2016
6 min

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”...

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Episode 4: August ’16 Refugee Podcast with Chantelle from Congo

Justin Harnish

Aug 11, 2016
1 min

Episode 4: August ’16 Refugee Podcast with Chantelle from Congo

Today we visit with Chantelle whose infectious positivity will infect you with hope for a better tomorrow. Chantelle is an inspirational...

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Episode 3: July ’16 Refugee Podcast with Elisabeth from Central African Republic

Justin Harnish

Jul 16, 2016
1 min

Episode 3: July ’16 Refugee Podcast with Elisabeth from Central African Republic

Today we speak with Elisabeth from the Central African Republic about her life in CAR, her flight with her young children and her...

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Justin Harnish

Jun 1, 2016
1 min

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...

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Episode 2: May ’16 Refugee Podcast with Diane from Burkina Faso

Justin Harnish

May 11, 2016
1 min

Episode 2: May ’16 Refugee Podcast with Diane from Burkina Faso

PodcastSubscribeButton Women of the World’s Podcast for this month features Diane from Burkina Faso, one of the political asylum seekers...

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Justin Harnish

Apr 28, 2016
1 min

Layla

Beautiful inside & out. Originally from Morocco, Layla has now made Salt Lake City her home. What I admire most about Layla is she is...

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Justin Harnish

Apr 12, 2016
1 min

Episode 1: April ’16 Refugee Podcast Premiere

Women of the World’s refugee podcast is a place where ‘our ladies’ can share their stories and aspirations and where we can highlight...

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Justin Harnish

Apr 7, 2016
2 min

Stepping Back From the Ledge As Sisters

“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...

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Justin Harnish

Apr 4, 2016
2 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 23, 2016
2 min

Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy

The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 20, 2016
2 min

Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections

Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...

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Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

Justin Harnish

Mar 8, 2016
4 min

Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 4, 2016
2 min

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...

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