Sol Escobar

“People internalise that all they deserve are the things that they’re given. But these women deserve to choose what they want to wear” positive.news/society/the-fa…

Thank you so much for having us! It was a pleasure to share our work and journey with your audience ☺️ If you have clothes to donate, you can do so via our online platform so refugees like Kemi can shop for free ♥️ @StephLunch @PackedLunchC4 @Channel4

🎉WE DID IT!🎉 The Good Fashion Show was a night full of colour, joy, empowerment and amazing people. We cried, we laughed, we danced and shared an unforgettable evening together. Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered, supported and collaborated with us to make this a reality♥️

‘Those clothes were like gold’: fashion donors give refugees dignity of choice theguardian.com/society/2022…

"If we can start rebuilding people's sense of agency and self-worth one item of clothing at a time, why not?" @ThirdSector Spring 2022 is out now

We launched an auction comprised of items donated by wonderful women who are makers, designers and activists in aid of international women’s day. Bid on an item and help us support the refugee women in our community 💖 go.rallyup.com/giveyourbest-…

Here’s a Monday motivation list for you for the week ahead ❤️

From the pages of our print magazine this year, here are five of our favourite people-powered movements positive.news/society/five-p…

“These double standards that exist in terms of immigration […] Why?” In Social Innovation, the #Kaleidoscope, @SolEsco1 tells us how she is #challenging the double standards through her support network of #kindness, @giveyourbest_uk. Watch - orlo.uk/Tj2wp

Hi @ukhomeoffice just a reminder that it is not illegal to claim asylum, it is in fact a legal right. You also do not have to become a doctor to be worthy of asylum & safety. This distasteful form of propaganda feels highly inappropriate and disrespectful to the sisters featured.

this is extraordinary footage

Guns, planes and bombs were the soundtrack to my childhood. Growing up in eastern Afghanistan, I had a good life. My father was a doctor, my mother was a housewife and midwife. But when I was ten, many closed members of my family were killed by US soldiers,-

Sending so much love & gratitude to all of our volunteers on international volunteer day today, and every other day too 💖 To the past and present team, we couldn’t give our best if you didn’t give yours 💫 Here’s to women supporting women 🌸

@giveyourbest_uk was launched in October 2020, and is an online fashion outlet made especially for refugees and asylum seekers where every item listed is free of charge. #ShareSomethingGood bit.ly/3prjL5b

After a long time in the works, we are SO excited to announce our Give Your Best t-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags are finally here! 💖 The best part? They’re not just cute: with every item you buy, a matching t-shirt will be sent to a woman in our community!

New podcast episode with Sol Escobar, the founder of @giveyourbest_uk OUT NOW 💛 open.spotify.com/episode/1X2…

Thank you @PositiveNewsUK for featuring us in your latest issue! Great interview with our founder @SolEsco1 by @hannahhh with photo of our very own volunteer, shopper and model @KemiOgunlana1 wearing our partner sustainable brand @LoraGene ♥️

Want to send us a birthday present? Well, you can! You can make a donation to our fundraiser which well ensure we can carry on with our mission of providing refugee women and asylum seekers with the power of choice and sense of community. justgiving.com/fundraising/g…

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! 🥳 Today we are celebrating one whole year of Give Your Best ❤️ It’s been a difficult year with lots of difficult news, but we are proud to have been part of bringing some positivity into so many women’s lives.