Tag: refugees

Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #3: Advice from a Successful Business Owner

by welcomemerchant, posted in Uncategorized

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

An Afghan artist reclaiming her power

by Rochelle Gunn, posted in Refugee Businesses

As the second anniversary of the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan approaches, the country continues to struggle with political upheaval and uncertainty. One person impacted by this turmoil is Nazdana Bakhtiari. Nazdana is a talented artist who escaped Afghanistan with the assistance of the Australian Defence Force. Her story is a poignant reflection of her home … Continue reading An Afghan artist reclaiming her power

Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #2: The First Steps to Take to Start Your Own Business in Australia

by welcomemerchant, posted in Uncategorized

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

Temporary Protection Visas: The harsh reality faced by refugees

by welcomemerchant, posted in Business Category, Refugee Businesses

Refugee Week presents an opportunity to recognise the ongoing challenges being endured by refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia, every day. It is a time when the whole Australian population can come together to collectively ask the government to adopt policies that ensure refugees and people seeking asylum are treated with dignity, compassion and … Continue reading Temporary Protection Visas: The harsh reality faced by refugees

Support Our Refugee-Background Entrepreneurs This Christmas

by welcomemerchant, posted in Business Category, Refugee Businesses, Social Enterprise

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

by welcomemerchant, posted in Business Category, Events, Refugee Businesses, Social Enterprise

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.

West by Southeast: Finding common ground through a Syrian-Filipino food popup

by welcomemerchant, posted in Events, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized

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