Welcome Message from Emcee Mimi Jung, King 5

When Jen became pregnant and left school, she was uncertain how she would ever return. With WWIN's help she did and today she is a nurse with a job she loves and a desire to encourage other women to go for their dreams and never give up. She's also grateful for the opportunity to be a role model for her daughter. Of course, she would not be living the life she is now without your support. You helped her gain confidence in her abilities and create a better future for her and her daughter.

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If you looked up the definition of resilience in the dictionary, there's a good chance it might say, Rasha. An Iraqi immigrant, Rasha came to America as a young teenager, with little knowledge of English and little motivation for school. Today, however, Rasha is on her way to becoming a pilot.

Between working the graveyard shift, taking classes and flying test flights, Rasha has little time for sleep, but it doesn't deter her. Neither does the fact that only seven percent of pilots worldwide are women. In fact, in spite of these obstacles, she moves forward to achieve her goals.

Ayana is a senior in college who seeks to bring awareness to environmental injustice. Ayana had to overcome the loss of her father as a child and now helps support the care of her younger brother. In addition, she faces systemic barriers as one of only a few women of color at her university. Yet, despite these enormous challenges, she moves forward with a positive outlook as she pursues her dream

Elizabeth grew up on an orchard in a rural town near Wenatchee; her family worked in agriculture. Determined, she was excited to pursue a degree in journalism when her mother became ill and then sadly passed away while Elizabeth was in college. Devastated, Elizabeth returned to school because she knew her mother would be proud of her. Thats when she found WWIN. WWIN has been near and dear to my heart, Elizabeth said. It became almost part of my healing process.

When a woman sees what's possible, she aims high. With the right support, she reaches her full potential. And when she succeeds, her community thrives. It starts with one woman.

WWIN empowers women in Washington State to achieve economic stability through higher education and living wage careers. Please join us throughout March to hear weekly stories of resilience from these amazing Star Scholars. You can see all videos here https://wwin.org/events/inspiring-women-annual-fundraiser

We have a big goal of helping 200 women attend college this year. But we can't do this important work without your help. Your donation provides tuition, textbooks, and more as she pursues a college degree working toward a career that will help her create economic stability for herself and her family.

Donate now and help a Washington woman rise.