Li & Fung operates one of the most extensive global supply chain networks in the world. With some 17,000 people in more than 230 offices and distribution centers across 40 different markets, have various suppliers in Turkey as well. In regard to the refugee employment rising in their supply chain,
We visited H&M to update the collaboration with them and their suppliers all over Turkey. During the visit we underline the importance of recruiting refugees from registered organizations. At the meeting Mr. Erdoğan Şekerci and Ms. Öznur Özçelik hosted us.
We had a meeting with FLO to introduce the SPARK Project. Also discussed the position of sales representative for stores in Mersin, Gaziantep and Hatay.
We visited the Istanbul Office of UNHCR and thanks to the hospitality of Damla Taşkın, Elif Selen Ay and Erdinç Kalıntaş. It was an important meeting for us to talk about the realities of refugees who works in Turkish Labour Market and learn the perspective and supports of UNHCR.
Especially all the small or mid-size companies prefers to solve their registration, work permit application and payroll activities with private accountants. It was a very important meeting for UW to take the support of these Accountants by collaborating with their chambers and associations. We plan to make a protocol between
We have visited Turkcell as a follow up of our coming together at the Tent meeting in Amsterdam. During the meeting, we have talked in depth about our project and possible collaboration. We will be supporting them on their yearly project focusing women web designers.
TENT is following the developments in Turkey about refugees closely. It is very good chance to talk about the different practices in all over the world. We decide to make this brain storm activities in every quarter.
Shop Direct is a long-standing and valuable partner of United Work. As they had their international team visiting, they had the courtesy to meet us as well. We discussed in detail on the refugee employment processes, our collaboration with the team here and the challenges they face on the Asian
Mr. Emre KAYA from Amazon Inc. visited UW Office in Şişli and talk about the refugee recruitment for their Turkey team which is building newly. In further months we will visit their office in Levent to finalize the collaboration between two organizations.
