Category: Social Enterprise

Boubacar Gaye in vibrant clothing on stage as the drum master in Ausecuma Beats

Music In Exile: We speak with Boubacar Gaye of Ausecuma Beats

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by welcomemerchant, posted in Social Enterprise

Speaking with Boubacar, drum master, about his experience as an African musician in Australia.

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Celebrate Ethiopian culture with Tinsae Elsdon and Welcome Merchant

July 29, 2022 by Ellie Stamelos, posted in Business Category, Refugee Businesses, Social Enterprise

Welcome Merchant are hosting another feast for good this Saturday, a hearty and heart-warming 3-course Ethiopian lunch, with Ethiopian-Australian cook Tinsae Elsdon.

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The Value of Storytelling and Connecting Through Words

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by welcomemerchant, posted in Social Enterprise

This month Welcome Merchant is teaming up with Mahawa Creative to run a free Inner Essence Creative Storytelling Workshop for migrant and refugee women.

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Review: Welcome Merchant’s Biggest Event To Date, Refugee Week ‘Feast For Good’

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 by Ellie Stamelos, posted in Refugee Businesses, Social Enterprise

On Sunday 25th June, Welcome Merchant held their biggest event to date, a sold-out lunch to celebrate Refugee Week.

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Welcome Merchant Winter Warmers

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by welcomemerchant, posted in Refugee Businesses, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized

As we settle into winter and more nights spent inside, Welcome Merchant has rounded up ideas from our directory to help you stay warm in the chilly season, and treat yourself a little bit too while you're at it! Pictured: Beit e’Shai organic herbal tea, great for a warm feeling inside. Bath time pampering There’s … Continue reading Welcome Merchant Winter Warmers

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Timeless Elegance that Elevates Women

June 16, 2022June 30, 2022 by welcomemerchant, posted in Social Enterprise

Fashion designer Anjilla Seddeqi. Welcome Merchant recently featured Anjilla Seddeqi, an Australian designer of Afghan heritage, whose designs shine a light on the elegance and beauty of Afghan culture. Anjilla Seddeqi makes clothing for the sophisticated modern woman, designing pieces that long for a return to a grace-filled era of dressing. Here Anjilla explains her … Continue reading Timeless Elegance that Elevates Women

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