Makers Unite

Makers Unite is a social enterprise where local people and newcomers meet. Together we design and make sustainable products with a story. We believe that making together leads to dialogue and trust. By the power of making we connect people to real opportunities. By offering people a physical place to meet, and a valuable activity, their social network grows. In co-design we transform the life vests into new products, which are worth having. We believe that making together leads to meaningful relationships. Based on this we provide a supporting programme for newcomers to extend their professional network. We connect participants to our extensive network of partners, educational institutions and companies to guide them to the next step as an active citizen. We share the stories of newcomers to the public by selling our collection of fashion and lifestyle products made of life vests. Newcomers have the opportunity to tell their own story at (open) making workshops with schools, companies and organisations.