Our Ladies

Kaltum exudes the spice of life. She is an entrepreneur who will succeed because of both her craft and her care. Every person Kaltum meets is left with a smile.

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Read Kaltum's Story

When Mu Say's family arrived in SLC they were the only Karen Burmese people here. It did not take her long to build community. Her shyness hides her fierceness & intelligence.

Sassy and sweet. Fierce and affectionate. Josephine fills everywhere she goes with laughter and smiles at everyone she meets.

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Read Josephine's Story

Her strong, compassionate personality and beautiful smile never fade. She is caring, humble, and always ready for a good laugh. 

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Through continued hardship and tragic news she keeps on learning, studying, and making the best of each situation.

I came to Salt Lake City as a refugee from North Sudan. It is my goal to go to school and become a nurse. I lost my mother at a very young age after a nurse gave her the wrong medication for an incorrect diagnosis. That painful part of my life motivates me to become a successful nurse so that I can help people who cannot help themselves.

I came from Burkina Faso as international student at SLCC in 2012 and applied for asylum which was granted in 2018. I met Samira during that time, and she fought for me like she was my own mother. Now I am studying civil and environmental engineering. But you don’t need a diploma to help, to love, to be a human being.

I have made Utah my home and I love it. There’s so much opportunity here, for anyone. My husband is here working and fighting for asylum. I came to Women of the World to find a job, and I spent so much time at the office, working to figure out how to get a job and give back to the community. I want to be useful and supportive of people who need help. I have received so many opportunities here, I want to live respectfully and give back.