Refugees are more than just refugees': Filipinos unite in fostering asylum seekers through their advocacy

In today's modern era, everyone is busy pursuing their own individual success. However, there are indeed people or groups who think beyond themselves and can be considered heroes for individuals who are often overlooked by society. Because they provide assistance and support to help improve and change the course of their lives, just like Welcome Merchant.

Marjorie Tenchavez is the founder and director of Welcome Merchant, receiving recognition for her advocacy in empowering refugee and asylum seeker entrepreneurs, with Filipino-Australian fashion designer Armando Crisostomo. Source: Marjorie Tenchavez/ Armando Crisostomo

Key Points

• Marjorie Tenchavez, is the founder and director of Welcome Merchant.
• Welcome Merchant is a social enterprise aimed at supporting small businesses owned by refugees and asylum seekers.
• Armando Crisostomo is a member of the Western Sydney Fashion Festival and one of the 7 featured fashion designers at Fashion for Good, which will take place on September 30, 2023, in Parramatta, NSW."