mimycri is a non-profit impact design ad-venture.

The idea was born on the Greek island Chios where the co-founders – Vera and Nora – volunteered several times since 2015 welcoming people arriving at the shores. This experience motivated Vera and Nora to stay engaged and to do something. 

mimycri is about a change in perspective. When we start to see things in a different way, a whole new world of possibilities can open up. We envision a world in which we help and support each other, just because we can – and because it feels good.

We provide workshops about leadership & circular economy to organizations and companies, we campaign for more human asylum and refugee policies and together with our partner ANKAA Project in Athens, we make high-quality bags and backpacks out of broken refugee rubber boats. We also offer collaborations with other companies and organizations.

We are a truly diverse team, including people with and without refugee backgrounds.

 mimycri stands for regenerative action.  By up-cycling broken refugee rubber boats into high quality bags, we are using what is already there and give new life to rejected material. At the same time, our bags tell a story of the many refugees that have crossed the Mediterranean in these boats. This way, they are a true communication-starter! The bags are made by refugees in collaboration with the Athens-based organization ANKAA Project.

 mimycri is all about working together and learning from each other. We have already collaborated with many amazing partners and we are always open for new members and partnerships that want to have a positive impact. Together we can reduce waste, create employment for refugees and make products that tell a story!

 mimycri wants to raise awareness, facilitate dialogue & reflection, and motivate action. Before founding mimycri in 2017, Nora consulted companies in innovation projects. Vera negotiated the Sustainable Development Goals on behalf of the German government. Both women love to share these experiences, make others reflect and motivate them to make a positive difference.

 “We are one” is one of mimycri’s beliefs and we are convinced that there is still a lot of work to be done until we live in a world where this claim is reflected in the way our economies and societies work. This is why, over the years, we have launched different campaigns for better refugee policies, economic inclusivity and solidarity.