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Jiyan Natural Products Cooperative

A women's cooperative in Lausanne making olive oil soap, herbal teas and natural care products.

Handmade natural soaps in different colours

The cooperative makes soaps and herbal blends from recipes inspired by the mountain plants of Kurdistan; its products are sold in natural product shops and at markets across Switzerland.

  • Olive oil and terebinth soap
  • Herbal teas
  • Natural care products

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Hands planting a young seedling in the soil

Bern · Agriculture

Baxçe Women's Cooperative

A women's cooperative in Bern growing the vegetables and herbs of Kurdish cooking in urban gardens.

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A baby holding an older woman’s hand

St. Gallen · Care services

Hevî Care Cooperative

A women's cooperative in St. Gallen offering childcare and elder care to Kurdish- and Turkish-speaking families.

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A floral embroidery in an embroidery hoop

Genève · Handicrafts

Neqş Handicrafts Cooperative

A Kurdish women's cooperative in Geneva making embroidery, felt and needle lace.

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