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For refugee artisans, making nice things is only half the battle

Social enterprises such as Earth Heir can offer them access to customers they might never reach on their own.

For refugee artisans, making nice things is only half the battle

Refugee artisans in Malaysia are finding it challenging to make a living by selling their handmade products due to limited market access. Earth Heir, a social enterprise, aims to bridge this gap by serving as a middleman for both local and refugee artisans, offering them a platform to reach wider audiences.

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