Since 2022, we have been an essential collaborator with Soft Landing Girls Leadership Council in supporting their goal to empower young refugee and immigrant girls by facilitating sessions that foster cross-cultural connections and personal growth through transformative workshops and programs. Soft Landing is a community-based nonprofit committed to working with refugee and immigrant families as they build new lives in Missoula. EWG currently partners with Soft Landing as guest instructors to offer two-hour program sessions one to two times monthly as part of their ongoing Girls Youth Leadership Program. Through this program, we work with high school girls during the school year and middle school girls during the summer. The Soft Landing program serves approximately 45 girls annually. This partnership has played a pivotal role in providing vital support for conducting sessions that nurture self-awareness, confidence, and resilience. Natalia Boise, Soft Landing Youth Program Coordinator, best sums up why we need to continue this vital work within our Indigenous and refugee communities: 

“It's clear that the health and well-being of our participants are very important. Adolescent girls, particularly from refugee and immigrant backgrounds, face numerous health risks and challenges, often exacerbated by societal taboos and cultural restrictions. By promoting positive body image, cyclical awareness, and holistic approaches to maintaining hormonal balance and wellness, EWG empowers girls to navigate the complexities of adolescence with confidence and resilience, contributing directly to our participants' overall well-being. By providing girls with the tools and resources they need to support their physical, social, and emotional wellness, we are not only fostering positive outcomes but also empowering them to become leaders in their communities.”

When: 1 - 2 times monthly - The Fall program is currently in session.

Where: Soft Landing Missoula Offices