bebemoss

Bebemoss employs over 120 women, welcoming refugees from Syria, Iran and Afghanistan, new to Istanbul and impoverished women in the Istanbul metro area. Providing mothers with dignified fair trade employment with the freedom to manage work life balance. Bebemoss practices slow and sustainable manufacturing. Using organic cotton and filling from recycled water bottles. As a WFTO-guaranteed member, Bebemoss is fully committed to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade and is also a verified social enterprise by the Social Enterprise World Forum. Izabela Erşahin, the founder, started her design journey back in Paris working for luxury design brands. She became a social entrepreneur after settling in Turkey. Ersahin advocates for women's rights, equality and the integration of refugees into host communities, volunteering for numerous organizations. As part of MADE51 implemented by UNHCR, she works to generate income for refugee artisans and developing ethical businesses and global partnerships.