In a modest fashion: Refugee women stitch together humanity, design, and sustainability with help of German social enterprise
In the run-up to International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Salaam Gateway will feature stories about women entrepreneurs and leaders tied to the global Islamic economy. These women have one thing in common – they all #ChoosetoChallenge, reflecting IWD’s 2021 theme. The International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Five years ago, Amira Ibrahim was a nameless statistic among Germany’s refugees and asylum seekers. Today, she is once again making use of her skills and contributes to her family’s livelihood by working as a seamstress at a tailor’s workshop.
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