MAKE Projects, based in San Diego's Mission Valley, not only offers farm produce and a cafe but serves as a critical training ground for refugee and immigrant women. Launched in 2017, the nonprofit seeks to overcome cultural and language barriers faced by these women, offering them three months of paid training in various aspects of food service and agriculture. The initiative emphasizes the importance of cultural identity tied to food, and aims to provide holistic support that positively impacts both individuals and their communities.
"While not all refugee and immigrant women have a strong connection to farm, everyone has a strong connection to foods that evoke memories, nostalgia or just an important sense of cultural identity."
"Over time, we have come to understand that access to employment is more than financial. It is personal, emotional, social and benefits not just the immediate family but the whole community."
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