
I love it when companies think about the community and become
involved globally in humanitarian efforts. It's one thing to make money, but it's another thing to make money and give back to the community.
Take Nike - they're working with the United Nations to provide young refugee women in Kenya uniforms in the fashion of hijabs so that they can play volleyball more comfortably. The hijab is the traditional dress of muslim women that covers their head and is draped over their bodies.
Nike sent designers to Dadaab, Kenya to help the girls with the design of the volleyball uniform. The designers are showing them how to sew the outfits themselves. Nike will be donating material to make several hundred uniforms.
Source: NYTimes.com








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