"Working with Sitti Soap was a defining moment for me. They helped me stand firmly and become self-reliant."

Often shy at first, Muna reveals her extroverted side once you ask her about her work. Her enthusiasm is clear as she discusses her daily tasks and the community she works with.

Muna is 50 years old and is a soap artisan for Hands of Sitti. As the breadwinner for her family of 10, and without Jordanian citizenship, working with Hands of Sitti has enabled her to provide a dignified life for herself and her family.

Hands of Sitti is a social enterprise that aims to empower refugees through income generation and fair work opportunities through the creation of bath and body products, apparel and other collections. Refugees are given training and employment that can help them attain financial security.

In 2023, Alfanar welcomed Hands of Sitti to our first SEED Cycle in Jordan, powered by Impact Europe and funded by the EU. Over the course of several months, Hands of Sitti, alongside four other social enterprises, were equipped with the tools and training needed to scale their impact, strengthen their operations and grow their financial sustainability.

With Alfanar’s training, Hands of Sitti has increased their impact and ability to support refugee and displaced communities.

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