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LIFE Project

@LIFE_Proj

Building sustainable livelihoods in Turkey through food entrepreneurship for refugees & host communities// funding provided by the U.S. Government.

Joined January 2019
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After four years, we are proud to announce the #LIFEProject pilot in #Turkey is being transitioned to our in-country implementing partner @idemaistanbul! We're excited for the next chapter of this project - learn more and join us: lifeforentrepreneurs.com/stories-1/our-….


LIFE Project Reposted

CIPE is proud to announce that the @LIFE_Proj business case is officially published! This case enables participants to grapple with the challenging reality of executing market-based approaches to development or humanitarian issues using a financially sustainable model. See below:


Looking for new #recipes to try in the new year? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen & more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: @amazon: buff.ly/3hpLKhv @ckbk: buff.ly/3pyjtbo @immigrantfooddc: buff.ly/3aTvx2W

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. Looking for new #recipes to try in the new year? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen & more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: 

@amazon: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/RjPaDMD4Ih">buff.ly/3hpLKhv</a>
@ckbk: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/6WmOayUvW1">buff.ly/3pyjtbo</a>
@immigrantfooddc: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/Tw4ocfqC1Z">buff.ly/3aTvx2W</a>

In times of uncertainty, customers turn to the basics - and that's what we have seen during the #COVID19 pandemic. In this #ExpertInsights video, @UnionKitchenDC's Cullen Gilchrist shares what he sees #FoodBusiness customers buying in the new normal:


LIFE Project Reposted

Strengthening #socialcohesion between #refugees & #hostcommunities, while building their #resilience AND securing their #humanrights is our priority above all else!🧕🏽👧🏼🧔🏻👩🏽‍🦳

The pandemic is widening inequalities, weakening #socialcohesion, the glue of trust or social contract between citizens & govts. See how we tackle inequalities to prevent conflict and #BuildForwardBetter this #HumanRightsDay.



#DYK you can find recipes from the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook on-demand on @ckbk and as a digital copy from @amazon? Try a new recipe from Turkey's #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs today: buff.ly/3pdqM82

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #DYK you can find recipes from the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook on-demand on @ckbk and as a digital copy from @amazon? Try a new recipe from Turkey's #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs today: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/f0G010wbwb">buff.ly/3pdqM82</a>

How have food business adjusted to meet the challenges of #COVID19? In this #ExpertInsights video, Consortium member @unionkitchendc's Cullen Gilchrist describes how food business have found success in their adaptation strategies:


LIFE Project Reposted

Finding work in Turkey as a disabled refugee seemed impossible for Ibrahim until he was hired in a coffee house where he learned how to grind and brew coffee. With our help and with funding from @BMZ_Bund, Ibrahim was able to start his own home-based coffee grounding business.

DRC_MiddleEast's tweet image. Finding work in Turkey as a disabled refugee seemed impossible for Ibrahim until he was hired in a coffee house where he learned how to grind and brew coffee. With our help and with funding from @BMZ_Bund, Ibrahim was able to start his own home-based coffee grounding business.

This is an important step forward as women and men start new lives in the kitchen by using the past to create new beginnings” - @JohannaWonk Learn more about our innovative approach to #RefugeeAssistance: buff.ly/3pjaISf


With #COVID19 pushing many businesses online, attracting customers is more important than ever for #FoodEntrepreneurs. @UnionKitchenDC's Cullen Gilchrist shares his advice for finding customers where they are - whether in stores or online - in this #ExpertInsights video:


LIFE Project Reposted

The things you can learn about someone through the food they create... Get to know the inspiring refugee stories behind all the delicious dishes in @UNHCRCanada's new online cookbook. #UNHCR70 bit.ly/34mDmd6


#DYK: the LIFE Project has helped over 300 #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs accelerate their business journey. Get to know some of the #LIFEEntrepreneurs and read their inspiring stories: buff.ly/3mIxK3q

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #DYK: the LIFE Project has helped over 300 #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs accelerate their business journey. Get to know some of the #LIFEEntrepreneurs and read their inspiring stories: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/BF3Xqo77tX">buff.ly/3mIxK3q</a>
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #DYK: the LIFE Project has helped over 300 #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs accelerate their business journey. Get to know some of the #LIFEEntrepreneurs and read their inspiring stories: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/BF3Xqo77tX">buff.ly/3mIxK3q</a>
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #DYK: the LIFE Project has helped over 300 #refugee and host community food #entrepreneurs accelerate their business journey. Get to know some of the #LIFEEntrepreneurs and read their inspiring stories: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/BF3Xqo77tX">buff.ly/3mIxK3q</a>

How can #entrepreneurs keep costs low at the critical early stages of starting a business? @UnionKitchenDC's Cullen Gilchrist shares his tips for saving cash when starting out in this #ExpertInsights video:


LIFE Project Reposted

One Journey, an organization that amplifies refugee voices, has featured the @LIFE_Proj cookbook on its holiday marketplace. Find the cookbook and other products from refugee artists and refugee-helping organizations here: onejourneyfestival.com/marketplace/#f@1journeyfest


#ICYMI: Syrian #LIFEEntrepreneur Rajaa was fortunate to already have a business operating online when #COVID19 hit. But in order for her business Good Moms to grow, she had to find physical space despite the challenges of the pandemic: buff.ly/3acYaHH

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #ICYMI: Syrian #LIFEEntrepreneur Rajaa was fortunate to already have a business operating online when #COVID19 hit. But in order for her business Good Moms to grow, she had to find physical space despite the challenges of the pandemic: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/RC4arrIQxZ">buff.ly/3acYaHH</a>

#DYK: the LIFE Project is a joint effort by a global consortium of experts in food entrepreneurship, gastrodiplomacy, and international development. Learn more about our partners: buff.ly/3mkOzB6


#ICYMI: Consortium lead @CIPEGlobal's Alaa Alarori describes his experience as co-editor of the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook, from selecting the recipes and stories to include, to sharing them with home cooks around the world: buff.ly/3nnAbcC via @ckbk

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #ICYMI: Consortium lead @CIPEGlobal's Alaa Alarori describes his experience as co-editor of the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook, from selecting the recipes and stories to include, to sharing them with home cooks around the world: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/8207QfIKz1">buff.ly/3nnAbcC</a> via @ckbk
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. #ICYMI: Consortium lead @CIPEGlobal's Alaa Alarori describes his experience as co-editor of the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook, from selecting the recipes and stories to include, to sharing them with home cooks around the world: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/8207QfIKz1">buff.ly/3nnAbcC</a> via @ckbk

Thank you @1journeyfest for featuring the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook on the One Journey Holiday Marketplace! onejourneyfestival.com/marketplace


"People from many countries come together in the LIFE kitchens. In this way we see that sharing our culture is a welcoming act of love.” - Artun Unsal Read more about our unique approach to #SocialCohesion through #FoodEntrepreneurship: buff.ly/3aarBKE


Looking for new #recipes to try this holiday season? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen & more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: @amazon: buff.ly/2IxvcqF @ckbk: buff.ly/33WLrFp @immigrantfooddc: buff.ly/3nb1qqR

LIFE_Proj's tweet image. Looking for new #recipes to try this holiday season? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen &amp; more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: 

@amazon: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/sWuxaifAcR">buff.ly/2IxvcqF</a>
@ckbk: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/x9o6tkLEfS">buff.ly/33WLrFp</a>
@immigrantfooddc: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/XfG2yspDAi">buff.ly/3nb1qqR</a>
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. Looking for new #recipes to try this holiday season? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen &amp; more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: 

@amazon: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/sWuxaifAcR">buff.ly/2IxvcqF</a>
@ckbk: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/x9o6tkLEfS">buff.ly/33WLrFp</a>
@immigrantfooddc: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/XfG2yspDAi">buff.ly/3nb1qqR</a>
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. Looking for new #recipes to try this holiday season? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen &amp; more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: 

@amazon: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/sWuxaifAcR">buff.ly/2IxvcqF</a>
@ckbk: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/x9o6tkLEfS">buff.ly/33WLrFp</a>
@immigrantfooddc: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/XfG2yspDAi">buff.ly/3nb1qqR</a>
LIFE_Proj's tweet image. Looking for new #recipes to try this holiday season? Find traditional foods + unique adaptations from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Yemen &amp; more in the #CuisineOfLIFE #Cookbook: 

@amazon: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/sWuxaifAcR">buff.ly/2IxvcqF</a>
@ckbk: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/x9o6tkLEfS">buff.ly/33WLrFp</a>
@immigrantfooddc: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/XfG2yspDAi">buff.ly/3nb1qqR</a>

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