WHAT WE DO
We help refugees and immigrants become self-sufficient.
Ming-Ming ("MiMi") Tung-Edelman started the REFUGEE ARTISAN INITIATIVE in Seattle, Washington. Her goal is to empower immigrants and refugees across the USA with the skills to design, make, and market handcrafted products with livable wages. The artisans sell their creations under our Mimi Globe Goods brand and at other stores.
THE CRISIS
An average of 2,750 refugees arrive in Washington state each year, not knowing the language or cultural norms. They need a job, but don't have the skills or education. 34% of households headed by foreign-born women are at poverty level. How can they make it? Learn more about the challenges they face, and how you can help.
MEET OUR ARTISANS
Most of our artisans are mothers who have difficult schedules, and must fit in working between caring for their children and home, with learning a new language and navigating the challenges of living in a new country after having left much behind.
SELL OUR PRODUCTS AT YOUR STORE
Our products are in several museums, including the Wing Luke Museum and Chihuly Garden and Glass gift shop. If you are interested in selling our products to support our artisans, please get in touch!
