SITTI SOCIAL.
Sitti is a conscious lifestyle brand committed to the self-reliance of refugee and displaced communities through long-term employment opportunities and skill development training, empowered by an inclusive global economy.
Who are…
Sitti Social Enterprise
Sitti is a conscious lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting the self‑reliance of refugee and displaced communities by creating long‑term employment opportunities, providing practical skill‑development training, and fostering economic empowerment through an inclusive global marketplace.
Mission
Refugee Self-Reliance
Our mission is to achieve self-reliance for refugee and displaced communities.
Values
Rooted in Tradition
"Sitti" (si-Tee) means my Grandmother in Arabic. Authenticity, inclusivity, self-reliance and sustainability are the values we inherited from our ancestors, passed down over generations. Sitti is a state of mind that transcends borders, rooted in tradition.
Our process
Handmade Products
Each bar of soap is made by hand. Immeasurable love, skill and patience goes into every product. Cold-press olive oil soap must dry for at least 30 days before making its way to a customer. The time it takes to make each batch of Sitti soap represents the commitment of each woman to her family, her community, and her culture. Sitti works hard to create beautiful products for you and your family.
SITTI IMPACT
In our second impact report, we wanted to take a closer look at the outcomes of our impact-driven stakeholders, in alignment with our shared goals of:
1) employment generation and fair work opportunities, and;
2) gender equality. While there are many positive outcomes to celebrate and give us hope for the future, we know that we’re still a long way from where we want to be.
Educate
Educational attainment has a significant positive impact on participation in the labor force. However, in Jerash Camp where we work, only 13% of children pursue some form of higher education.
Sitti believes in the power of education as a critical tool for accessing income-generating opportunities. We offer programs to support learning and relevant skill set development, such as our soap artisan training and virtual English language exchange programs, that translate into jobs.
As our company grows and learns more about our community needs, we continue to expand educational opportunities for our team to best support their career goals.
Employ
Long-term employment for refugees in Jordan is scarce, and jobs are often unstable or fail to pay fair wages. In Jerash Camp where we work, 33% of men in the camp rely on temporary or seasonal work, while 60% of women work in the informal economy, where fair wage practices are not enforced and worker exploitation is rampant.
Sitti believes that equity leads to equality. We focus on creating and maintaining sustainable and accessible employment opportunities for our team and their families to build self-reliance. We continue to work on bridging the gap between the community’s unique tradition based skills and employment opportunities, while addressing the structural barriers that refugees continue to face.
Empower
Sitti believes in the power of education, sustainable employment, and an inclusive global economy to empower our employees to lift themselves out of poverty. Sitti’s team is made up of ambitious, driven, skillful men and women who support their communities and families.
Despite tremendous hardship, they retain dignity and pride in their heritage. They are kind and welcoming and serve the world around them. Our team members are the heart of our organization and empower us to work with passion and purpose every day.
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