December is here which means Christmas is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to decide on gifts to give your loved ones. Welcome Merchant has gathered a few gift ideas from hardworking and talented merchants. There is something for everyone whether that be a stocking filler or the ultimate gift for that … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
Peter Lubega who prefers to be called Sparrow Uganda was born and raised in Uganda and is a person seeking asylum. He is a multidisciplinary artist now residing in Melbourne who has a variety of talents that occupy his time, these being a musician, street artist and chef to name a few. His passion for … Continue reading A Conversation with The Multi-talented Sparrow Uganda
ArtistnMore a creative agency founded by Derick Frimpong in 2020 came about through a video podcast ArtistnMore Xperience where he interviewed a few friends in the industry and began sharing their stories. It then turned into a space where the focus was to help artists and achievers to collaborate, connect and cultivate. There were necessary … Continue reading Championing Diverse Creatives | Artist n More
The story of Leila Beigli is as heartbreaking as it is powerful. An Iranian refugee who fled oppression, Leila and her 9-year-old son thought they had left the worst behind when they arrived at Christmas Island in 2013. But what followed was an unimaginable ordeal as they were forced into the detention centre on Nauru. … Continue reading An Iranian refugee’s lived experience of Australia’s brutal mandatory offshore detention laws
Refugees, readied with resilience and determination, are rewriting their stories through entrepreneurship, transforming past challenges into the foundations of their future success. However, refugees starting on their business journey may encounter unique challenges. Kaleed Rophael is an English tutor for Navitas Skilled Futures’ Volunteer Tutor Scheme, which supports adult migrants and humanitarian entrants as part of … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #3: Advice from a Successful Business Owner
Lida Mangal is a former refugee who migrated to Australia from Afghanistan in 2005 in hopes of starting a new life. There she gained a scholarship from Sydney University leading her to complete her master's degree. She then decided to remain in Australia and worked in numerous organisations in different capacities. Lida now working as … Continue reading Afghan Women’s Fight for Freedom | Ghan Fashion
Welcome to the second blog in our Sharing Knowledge series, in conjunction with Navitas Skilled Futures, to support refugees and migrants to develop the essential skills, find the right tools and get the right information you may need to start your own business. Starting your own business can be an empowering journey. But there will … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #2: The First Steps to Take to Start Your Own Business in Australia
We’re excited to announce the launch of an exciting new blog series, in conjunction with Navitas Skilled Futures, to support refugees and migrants to develop the essential skills you need when starting your own business. Learning to communicate in English and understand important digital skills to complete everyday tasks is essential when you want to … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #1: Essential Skills for Starting Your Business (And How to Get Them!)
Welcome Merchant speaks to Niro Vithyesakar, a Sri Lankan-born refugee who 15 years ago made the move to Australia. He spends his time using his hospitality and business skills to provide authentic Sri Lankan street food. At various events, he has sold his dishes through his market stall Tuka Tuka Kothuroti Man for the past 5 years. … Continue reading SRI LANKAN NEW YEAR
On Monday February 6th 2023, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey in the Kahramanmaras province on the north of Gaziantep which lies near the Syrian border. It is said to have killed numerous people with the numbers rising each day. There were massive aftershocks felt which were recorded at 7.5 magnitude once again in … Continue reading Turkey-Syria EarthQuake