Sew Much Hope Project

Sew Much Hope Project is the collaborative social enterprise program of RAMWI. The purpose of this program is to create access to economic development and a safe, culturally informed environment for women to learn new skills, build confidence and have an empowered sense of personal agency. The women in the social enterprise work together to sew high-quality women’s accessories and home decor items, which are sold on our website and at local craft markets. As a result, the women working in Sew Much Hope Project feel empowered in their abilities, healed through the power of connecting with other women, rooted in their new home, and proud of refugee and migrant women’s contributions to our local economy and the greater community. Many women who start working in our social enterprise go on to participate in WEL Institute programs like Intro to Entrepreneurship. 

Bringing community awareness to refugee issues is another important part of our mission. As part of our community outreach, we partner with other value-driven businesses to create their hand-made products, thus connecting our women to more opportunities.