DAFG-Jour-Fixe, 5 August 2025, 6 pm - SEP: Social Entrepreneurship for Middle Eastern Refugees

The German-Arab Friendship Association (DAFG) cordially invites you to the Jour Fixe on the topic:

SEP: Social Entrepreneurship for Middle Eastern Refugees
 
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
6 pm (18:00)
SEP Berlin
Choriner Str. 59, 10435 Berlin

Language: English

with the speakers:

Aseel Jibreel
Shop Manager, SEP Berlin

Nawal Aradeh
Project Manager, SEP Jerash Camp

moderated by:
Mahtab Ishaq
Desk Officer, DAFG

Refugees in host countries often face discrimination and are seen as a homogeneous group, worsening their trauma from war and increasing mental health risks. Media portrayals also depict them as dependent on aid.

The Social Enterprise Project (SEP) aims to shift this narrative. As a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand with a focus on social impact, SEP is dedicated to uplifting thousands of middle eastern refugees above the poverty line, empowering women to become agents of change, and fostering positive community impacts through their talents. SEP partners with artists—refugees living in Jerash Camp, Jordan—who hand-embroider every piece with exceptional skill and soul.

This DAFG-Jour Fixe aims to highlight, alongside two young women of Arab heritage, SEP Berlin's initiatives directed towards a young German-Arab audience. The focus will be on refugee narratives, partnerships with SEP, and the significance of Hand Embroidery, all framed by the SEP motto, "What story are you wearing?" Additionally, it will explore strategies to enhance SEP's presence within the German-Arab community.

The DAFG Jour Fixe is primarily aimed at students, young academics and young professionals from Germany and the Arab world who study and/or work in Germany and brings them together for discussion and networking.

For further information please see the invitation.

Although we prefer in-person participation with the opportunity to network, you can choose whether to participate in person or online:

 · If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate online via Zoom webinar. Please register for this option here.

· If you would like to participate in person, please fill out the form below.
 
We ask you to register by 4 August 2025.     

We look forward to seeing you!

Your DAFG Team

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