Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the ultra gold glamourous look.
Imagine a person with a ‘normal’ life. This person might be a doctor, waiter, lawyer, teacher, parent, accountant, nanny, architect, daughter/son - anything. They probably have a career, social life, community or even family. Then some type of cataclysm happens like war, natural disaster, climate or other disasters. On fear of death, this person and their family must leave everything behind and flee to safety in another place or country. Maybe even with young children in tow. Literally for the purpose of saving their lives. Thus, rendering them refugees. This is not the scenario for every refugee but it’s a general account I’ve heard from several refugees from different countries.
As one of the most terrifying things that can happen to a person, I’m always baffled when I hear that refugees sometimes encounter a lack of empathy or even disdain because of their status. It’s shocking considering the very real and intense nature of experiences, pain and trauma that forced them into the circumstance they find themselves in.
According to the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR), there were 82.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide at the end of 2020 from conflict, human rights violations, conflict, public order disruption, violence and persecution. Out of this figure, 26.4 million are refugees.
Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the smart casual look.
This week, June 20 – 27 is National Refugee Week. It’s a special celebration of the contributions of refugees to the arts, culture and our society. Refugees and migrants bring a wealth of skills, talent, culture and knowledge that can further enrich communities if given the right opportunity. All this potential for social and economic growth is lost when they're not supported. When women are empowered, the community, society and nation benefits.
Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the semi-corporate, sophisticated dressed up look.
Last year during National Refugee Week I took part in a restyle challenge fundraiser by The Social Outfit (TSO) called Wear the Change to raise funds for their training and support programs for refugee and new migrant women in Australia. (See photos above and below). TSO is a social enterprise and ethical clothing brand that celebrates creativity and diversity, employs and trains people from refugee and new migrant communities. Adapting and getting the first job can be challenging for new migrants and refugees. TSO helps women with this transition process by supporting them to thrive through employment. The invaluable training these women receive helps them learn new skills and it also allows their previous skills and natural skills to unfurl more easily. I’m excited to be an ambassador for this campaign again this year and take part in the style challenge like I did last year.
Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the elegant and formal look.
The style challenge is about wearing one garment in five different ways. To raise funds for the fundraiser, each weekday this week, I’ll post a photo of the same garment styled differently. So, follow me on Instagram to see the new garment I’ve chosen for 2021 restyle challenge and how I change up the look of the garment each day. But most importantly, I’ll be massively thankful if you can join me in supporting TSO and the women they help by making a donation through this link: https://wear-the-change.raisely.com/nina-gbor/ No amount is too small. Thanks in advance!
Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the super casual look.
Outfit restyled for The Social Outfit’s Wear The Change fundraiser challenge during National Refugee Week 2020. One dress styled in five different ways. This is the golden chic, creative look.