We Came From is a platform for transdisciplinary collaboration on the theme of migration. Migrants are at the heart of the ideas developed. Each chapter has its own form, its own challenges and its own collaborators.The Francis Kurkdjian Endowment Fund has been working alongside the association since its inception, and it is only natural that it should continue its commitment to the social inclusion of migrants. This year 2023/24, We Came From is taking its activities a step further by focusing on Research & Development, in-house training and transmission to the public.

To this end, co-founders Nina and Farooq are moving into a new multifunctional space dedicated to making, transmitting and exhibiting their work. The space is intended to be a place of hospitality and sharing. We Came From is now offering a range of workshops open to a broad public, including an introduction to digital embroidery and an insight into the association's history. We Came From also offers more in-depth long-term training (3 months) for one or two refugees. The project is also being passed on to schools, with workshops designed for young people, including drawing sessions in class to enable pupils to express their creativity, followed by an embroidery experience in the workshop. These transmission and sharing activities are always designed to help participants develop their skills and promote embroidery as a means of artistic expression and intercultural dialogue.