This episode changed the way I think about refugee aid... #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #refugeestories #fairtrade

In our latest episode, we explore the journey of refugee women who find solace and self-expression through weaving. Initially, their work reflects the tension and trauma they carry, but as they continue, the process becomes therapeutic. Weaving is more than just a craft; it’s a path to healing and empowerment. #ArtTherapy #WeavingStories #HealingThroughArt #Empowerment #CraftingHope

In January of this year, over 100,000 refugees lost food support, and health services have stopped. Though WEAVE fair trade isn’t distributing aid, it’s giving women the power to provide an income for their family. Dignity is stronger than dependency. #refugeecrisis #foodshortage

Why are women hit the hardest during economic crisis? Watch this week’s episode to learn more. #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #refugeestories #fairtrade

Discover how women in refugee and marginalized communities are reclaiming their dignity through fair trade, craft, and tradition. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Mitos Urgel, President & CEO of WFTO Asia and founder of WEAVE Fair Trade Enterprise. For decades, Mitos has worked alongside indigenous, refugee, and under-resourced women across Asia, helping create dignified livelihoods through fair trade, sustainable enterprise, and community-led development. Mitos shares what happens when women are given real market access, and how preserving traditional crafts can build modern pathways to income. She also reflects on scaling impact across cultures, navigating humanitarian crises, and what economic justice truly requires. Links mentioned in the episode: WEAVE Fair Trade Collection: https://www.weavefairtrade.com/ Learn how to partner with WEAVE Women: https://weave-women.org/ ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter Chapters:Chapters 00:00 Empowering Women Through Fair Trade 03:06 The Journey of WEAVE and WFTO Asia 05:57 Dignified Livelihoods and Cultural Preservation 08:53 Challenges in Pricing and Economic Empowerment 12:09 Stories of Impact: Hope Through Hardship 15:01 Navigating Crises: The Impact of COVID-19 17:52 Resilience and Adaptation in Refugee Communities 20:49 The Healing Power of Craft and Community 24:11 Lessons in Leadership and Empowerment 27:00 Addressing Trauma and Building Stability 29:50 Women Leading Change: A Vision for the Future 32:47 Getting Involved: Supporting WEAVE's Mission

When the Covid-19 pandemic crisis hit, funding declined. Markets collapsed. But, the women of WEAVE didn’t wait to be rescued, they led the other women in their communities, refusing to be defined by their circumstances. Watch the full episode with Mitos Urgel / WEAVE Fairtrade now! #womeninleadership #refugeewomen

Dignified livelihoods means protection from exploitation. Fair trade means women price their own labor and lead their own decisions. #fairtrade #fairtradefashion #womenintheworkforce

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Mitos Urgel, President & CEO of @wftoasia and founder of @weavefairtrade Enterprise. For decades, Mitos has worked alongside indigenous, refugee, and under-resourced women across Asia, helping create dignified livelihoods through fair trade, sustainable enterprise, and community-led development. Watch now on Youtube/Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts! 💎👏🏻 #fairtrade #refugeestories #podcast