North Austin Bazaar to Support Refugee Artisans

Written By Mela Ottaiano

Community Impact - Austin, TX

by Brenda Hernandez
February 5, 2024

“The North Austin YMCA and Global Impact Initiative are set to host a Refugee Valentine’s Arts and Crafts Bazaar. The event features refugee artisans from Afghanistan, Burundi, Congo, and other parts of the world. Cultural goods for sale will be available for purchase, such as homemade food, fresh-baked pastries and gift items.

All proceeds from the event directly support the refugee vendors.

‘These incredibly talented men and women are trying to rebuild their lives through entrepreneurship, drawing from their unique cultural heritage,’ Global Impact Initiative CEO Anjum Malik said in a news release.

‘The previous bazaar generated $20,000 in sales for the vendors as well as four job offers and two work contracts,’ said Sean Doles, the strategic communications and public affairs officer for the YMCA, in a news release.

(includes photo)

Mela Ottaiano
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