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bebemoss

Bebemoss employs over 120 women, welcoming refugees from Syria, Iran and Afghanistan, new to Istanbul and impoverished women in the Istanbul metro area. Providing mothers with dignified fair trade employment with the freedom to manage work life balance. Bebemoss practices slow and sustainable manufacturing. Using organic cotton and filling from recycled water bottles. As a WFTO-guaranteed member, Bebemoss is fully committed to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade and is also a verified social enterprise by the Social Enterprise World Forum. Izabela Erşahin, the founder, started her design journey back in Paris working for luxury design brands. She became a social entrepreneur after settling in Turkey. Ersahin advocates for women's rights, equality and the integration of refugees into host communities, volunteering for numerous organizations. As part of MADE51 implemented by UNHCR, she works to generate income for refugee artisans and developing ethical businesses and global partnerships.

Headquarter Country

United States

Geographies served

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

China

Iceland

Israel

Italy

Luxembourg

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Issue areas addressed

Climate

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

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SDGS FOCUS

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Collaborators

Izabela Ersahin

bebemoss

 Istanbul