This International Women's Day we celebrate the success of female business owners from Maryam Oria and Yarrie Bangura.
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Ethical Actions To Take In 2023
We’ve compiled this (non-exhaustive) list of actions you can take this year to empower yourself with knowledge and do good in the world around you.
Support Our Refugee-Background Entrepreneurs This Christmas
This festive season, Welcome Merchant are encouraging you to do things a little differently. We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas created by our refugee background entrepreneurs, to help you slow down and shop ethically this holiday season.
Aunty’s Ginger Tonic Turns 5
On Wednesday evening, Welcome Merchant attended the 5th birthday celebration of Aunty’s Ginger Tonic, held at Canva Space in Surry Hills. It was a joyous event that celebrated both the achievements of founder Yarrie Bangura and wider African culture.
What’s happening in Pakistan right now, a brief crisis explainer
Welcome Merchant gives a brief explainer of the Pakistan flood crisis, and what we plan to do to help.
West by Southeast: Finding common ground through a Syrian-Filipino food popup
Guest Blog by Happy Feraren Two weeks ago, I found myself sitting in a dinner table full of strangers. To my right was a Filipina-Australian woman who founded a start-up that focuses on elevating refugee-owned businesses. To my left, a French chef who works in a tech company. In front of me, a Vietnamese researcher … Continue reading West by Southeast: Finding common ground through a Syrian-Filipino food popup
Refugee Week 2022: Healing, Hope and Connection
We interview Chef Mahshid this Refugee Week.
Be Brave, Make Change: Reconciliation Week 2022
Welcome Merchant supports National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and Pay the Rent
As Election Day Approaches, Keep Refugees at The Forefront of your Mind
Learn more about where the major parties stand on policies that affect refugees and asylum seekers.
Refugee and Migrant Powered Businesses at Our Melbourne Pop-up Market this Sunday
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Entrepreneurs will be at the Welcome Merchant pop-up market in Thornbury on Sunday, May 1