Refugees. Awareness. Advocacy.
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Our Mission
Mama Sarah’s mission is Three fold.
Refugees
To help support Refugees who will be and who have been resettled in Utah, with needs such as temporary food assistance, hygiene supplies and other consumable items.
Awareness
Bringing awareness around issues surrounding refugees both in the United States and Worldwide. Remaining politically neutral. With the hopes to help people everywhere remove animosity in their hearts towards any group of people.
Advocacy
To increase awareness and understanding towards Refugees and other displaced people, both with in the United States, as well as World Wide. To speak, share and promote information on social media, podcasts, and other media as requested, to help displaced individuals feel loved, welcome, and not forgotten.
The Story of “Mama Sarah”
My name is Mandy Anderson, and I am the face behind Mama Sarah. This journey began in 2017 when I felt a profound call to support refugees being resettled in the USA. Since that time, refugees have entered my heart, and I’ve dedicated myself to raising awareness and providing support where possible.
The United States of America has long been a beacon of hope for those seeking a safe place to call home. Shortly after I started my solo refugee advocacy work, I was given the name "Mama Sarah" by Congolese refugees. Each time I arrived at their apartment complex, I would hear, “Mama Sarah is here!” It brought me immense joy. And still does.
In October 2023, I accepted the title of Mrs. USA Woman of the Universe and traveled to Dubai to represent the United States in an international beauty pageant. My platform focused on refugee advocacy, and more specifically, calling on people to “look into your hearts and remove animosity towards any group of people.”
I have cherished my time with local refugees in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, learning their stories and becoming part of their families. I love speaking about them, helping others learn to love them, and breaking barriers of misunderstanding and prejudice.
During my reign as Mrs. USA, I have worked to bring awareness to other refugee organizations in Utah and around the world. I planned to start an organization to fill the gaps I observed over the past 7 years. Mama Sarah will help meet the periodic physical consumable needs of refugees who have been or will be resettled in Utah.
I know we can do this with God’s help. He loves His children. He will help them as we step up and do our part.
Love you all!
Mandy Anderson
Welcome to Mama Sarah
Have a product that you would like me to brag about on social media in exchange for your donation to support local refugees? I would love to collaborate! Collaborations not only brings donations but also brings much needed awareness to our cause!
Whether it’s a Podcast, or speaking at civic group, church group, small or large gathering, I LOVE using my voice to bring awareness to refugees, here in the US. I also love to speak about other inspirational gospel related themes, as well as sharing my personal struggles with mental health, specifically suicidality, depression and anxiety to help bring others HOPE.
Make an impact on the life of a Refugee family here in Utah by making a donation to Mama Sarah. Any amount is so appreciated. Many Options available. Small and large donations are both appreciated!
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One great way to support these causes, is to follow me on my Facebook, Instagram and X, and Threads accounts. And to SHARE any content you that you find valuable. Sharing truly makes a huge difference, and cost you nothing. Your friends will care much more about what YOU care about, when you also share a brief description along with your post letting them know WHY you care and why THEY should also care.
On my social platforms, I share my own personal journey with mental illness, and refugee work, and much of the appearances, speeches or events I am involved in as well as inspirational and informative content that is worth spreading around.
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