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Meet the woman behind Nisa, an ethical underwear brand helping refugees into work

By Rebecca Edwards, Seven Sharp Reporter
September 6, 2018

Elisha Watson chucked in her job in the law to set up an inspirational new enterprise.

A Kiwi woman has created ethical undies that are proving to be pretty transformational.

Elisha Watson chucked in her job in law to set up an inspirational new enterprise in Wellington that gives jobs to former refugees.

Watch Seven Sharp's video above to see how she’s helping the lives of those behind the sewing machines.

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