Joseph commissions New Portrait Series 2022 for International Women’s Day

In support of International Women’s Day 2022, JOSEPH returns to its Portrait Series to explore this year’s theme #BreakTheBias. In the fashion emporium’s latest instalment, they offer the platform over to three inspirational women, Abi Hewitt, Rossana Leal and Jaz O’Hara, who dedicate their daily lives to defying the misconceptions surrounding the ongoing refugee crisis. From providing crucial integration and support to building necessary awareness in the face of media scrutiny, each woman sits at the helm of a charitable cause that looks to make the world a safer and more accepting space for those most in need. Joseph will be donating to the three refugee organisations profiled in the series and in light of the current situation unfolding in Ukraine, will be making an additional donation to The UN Refugee Agency.

ABI HEWITT
Abi Hewitt is the founder of Love Welcomes, a creative social enterprise that helps refugee women rebuild their lives through crafts. Launched in 2017 in response to the refugee crisis in Greece, the organisation works in multiple locations employing women, previously living in camps who have been resettled, giving them the necessary training and skills to create beautiful handmade homeware. Made from upcycled materials, these products are sold worldwide to provide the salaries and support required for these women to begin the next chapter of their lives.