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Neococo

Neococo is a mission-driven apparel company founded for the sole purpose of creating jobs for women refugees through the art of hand embroidery.We aim to serve as a brand where every dollar spent has meaning and impact. Our mission is to ensure that every woman who has been displaced has the opportunity to regain their dignity and independence.

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  • CREATE ·2024 Grants Challenge

    Equity for Resettling Women Refugees

    Neococo is a women-led social enterprise whose sole purpose is to create equitable jobs for displaced women resettling in Los Angeles, through the art of hand embroidery and handicrafts. Hand embroidery is a beautiful commonality amongst many cultures around the world, and is both familiar as well as therapeutic for the artisans on our team. We have become a mighty group of women artisans from countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria, Uganda, Guatemala, El Salvador and Afghanistan all now resettling in Los Angeles.

  • CONNECT ·2022 Grants Challenge

    Empowering Women Refugees Through Employment

    Meet Neococo - an apparel company founded for the sole purpose of creating jobs for displaced women. We create unique handcrafted artwork, celebrate culture and believe in amplifying voices. By partnering with refugee resettlement agencies we train and hire women to work from the safety of their homes. We hope to expand our program and collaborative partnerships with other nonprofits across the United States. This will enable us to provide employment, essential training, education and supportive services for more women in need.