Saoirse Ethnic Hands is a migrant-women-led social enterprise based in Cork, Ireland. We create pathways to employment, empowerment, and community connection through the power of making, learning, and leading together.
Founded by and for women with lived experience of migration and Direct Provision, our work is rooted in solidarity, creativity, and social justice. We run skills-based workshops, produce handmade textile and candle products, and soon will offer catering services featuring recipes from around the world. Each initiative is designed not only to generate income for the women involved, but to build confidence, create belonging, and challenge stereotypes.
Our name, Saoirse, meaning "freedom" in Irish, reflects our aim. Our designs reflect the joyful fusion of cultures, embodying the hope and determination that drive us.
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