Dennis Okwera on Business of Fashion Podcast: “Let’s Be Kinder to Each Other – Especially Refugees”
📅 Published: 7 July 2023
🎙 Platform: Business of Fashion Podcast
🔗 Listen to the full episode here
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this deeply personal conversation on Business of Fashion’s podcast, Dennis Okwera shares his journey from fleeing conflict in Uganda as a child to becoming a global fashion model and humanitarian. He discusses the urgent need for compassion towards refugees and the power of storytelling to drive change.
Dennis highlights how his experiences shaped his mission with Lumule Foundation, working to create sustainable change for displaced communities. He calls for greater empathy in the fashion and business worlds, urging leaders to use their platforms to uplift those in need.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✔️ The impact of displacement and the resilience of refugee communities.
✔️ The role of fashion in driving social change and advocacy.
✔️ How kindness and action can create lasting impact.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: BoF Podcast