STITCHING NEW LIVES

Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) is a non-profit that partners with refugee and immigrant women as they work to achieve economic stability. At RAI, artisans overcome barriers to employment through skills and micro business training while handcrafting goods from recycled materials. This innovative circular economy model champions both equity and sustainability.

STITCHING NEW LIVES

Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) is a non-profit that partners with refugee and immigrant women as they work to achieve economic stability. At RAI, artisans overcome barriers to employment through skills and micro business training while handcrafting goods from recycled materials. This innovative circular economy model champions both equity and sustainability.

Join us: RAI's gala

Join us: RAI's gala

Join us for RAI's second annual Gala on Friday, April 4th at the iconic Seattle Harbor restaurant. This multi-cultural celebration will bring guests together to create positive change.

Join us for RAI's second annual Gala on Friday, April 4th at the iconic Seattle Harbor restaurant. This multi-cultural celebration will bring guests together to create positive change.

Shop our latest collection of upcycled beach bags!

Shop our latest collection of upcycled beach bags!

In this time of uncertainty, here at RAI we are finding reasons to feel hopeful...
As RAI continues expanding our artisan team, we would like to introduce Deya, one of RAI's newest artisans...

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