Brooklyn Restaurant Lights the Way for Refugees

In the New York borough of Brooklyn in the United States sits a little restaurant called Emma's Torch. This is no ordinary restaurant. It is a beloved neighbourhood eatery, but also functions as a training centre for refugees.

• Video Length: 00:04:37
• Production Date: 28 May 2021
• Asset Language: English
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES - UNHCR
• Subject Topical: FOOD; REFUGEES; WOMEN
• MAMS Id: 2623625
• Parent Id: 2623625

Description

In the New York borough of Brooklyn in the United States sits a little restaurant called Emma's Torch. This is no ordinary restaurant. It is a beloved neighbourhood eatery, but also functions as a training centre for refugees.
Founded by Kerry Brodie in 2016, the restaurant has trained over 100 refugees from more than 40 countries. During a ten-week programme, students learn basic culinary and customer service skills, along with English, resume writing, and interview skills. UNIA 1652