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“Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought I could make use of my experience in fashion to commercialize their products outside of Ethiopia.” quote by Liya Kebede
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“Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought I could make use of my experience in fashion to commercialize their products outside of Ethiopia.”

Liya Kebede

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Source Interview: Fashion for Change, 2020

Seeing abandoned factories in Ethiopia, she considered using her fashion expertise to help locals find work.

In simple terms: Use skills to aid underserved communities.

Key Takeaway

Apply expertise to social impact.

Themes

social entrepreneurship fashion development

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • startup creation
  • fair trade
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

Sustainable design economic empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can launch a fashion venture?
  • How to ensure fair wages?
A Different Perspective

Market demand may be uncertain.

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