05—Promoting Livelihoods: Creating Opportunities for Refugees through Artisanal Work

Published: Nov. 30, 2017, 3:45 p.m.

Many would be sceptical at the idea of fashion brands as a strategy for helping mitigate the migratory crisis in Mediterranean Europe. Heidi Christ, Artisan Value Chain Expert at UNHCR, walks us through experiences that show that employment opportunities can be created by combining artisanal work, creative humanitarian programmes and the cultural richness that refugees bring with them.