When you hear numbers like the aim of bringing "25,000" Syrian newcomers to Canada, it can sometimes make it hard to imagine the friendly faces those numbers represent. But behind everyone one of those numbers are stories of resilience
When the Tight-Knit Syria team first met Malak, a thirty-nine-year old mother of six living in Shatila refugee camp, we were immediately struck by the loving, determined way she guided her large family through the poverty and hazards they found
"Returning from a three week trip in Lebanon and settling back in Toronto hasn't slowed down the momentum one bit. Instead, it only seems to be picking up."- Dana Returning from a three week trip in Lebanon and settling back in
For some, knitting is a hobby, a timeless activity that has been passed on by older generations. But to the refugee women in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp of Northern Syria, it has become their livelihood. The hand-knitted and
It’s such a blessing getting the chance to work with talent from East to West and across the globe. A couple times a year, (our favourite time of year) is when we get to do it in the form of a
I remember feeling like puking on my way to the WEAR 2016 where I was set to speak alongside many other panelists pushing for sustainability in the Fashion industry. I thought I had gotten used to speaking in front of an audience.
When Trump blatantly laid out his plan for building a physical wall between Mexico and the US border, the idea was deemed so ridiculous it naturally reached viral status. Such a ‘concrete’ plan seemed especially foolish coming from someone with a
In mid-August I finally landed in Beirut sometime after midnight and swiftly took a cab to meet my roommate Genny at her hotel. In the heavy darkness of the hour, the hotel seemed like it was located in an obscure part of
It’s been about two months since I’ve returned from my 7 month trip to Lebanon. And as I sit in a good’ol Canadian coffee shop reflecting on what happened over the trip, my fingers feel heavy as I attempt to
Thank you!!! Our IndieGogo campaign for "Yarn & Hope for Syrian Refugees: Project Shatila" has raised $6,626USD!! Our goal was $5,000 and with your help we have surpassed it!! (We have also added a Donate Button so feel free to contribute what you can. Thank