She is a mother of seven children, and is preparing to welcome her eighth child into the world. Her husband is unable to work due to disability, making Nisreen the sole provider for her family. Her part-time job with Sitti Soap secures her and her family’s financial independence.

“When my husband died in 1982, I depended on charcoal burning and farming to maintain my livelihood. But then the government banned the practice of charcoal burning, and farming became so unproductive due to very low rainfall. So I’m very grateful to the customers who buy our baskets as it’s my only source of income.”

Her family has lived in Jerash “Gaza” Camp since they fled to Jordan in 1967. Seeham says that her life is better, financially and emotionally, since she started working as a part-time employee of Sitti Soap. It has given her a way to provide for her family, and has also given her a sense of purpose outside of her role as a mother.