meet the maker

Shér & Seo

Donna believes in being the change you want to see and has dedicated herself to empowering refugees and people seeking asylum.

Donna Sherwani is a refugee, human rights advocate turn entrepreneur turn Tedx Speaker of Kurdish Iraqi origin. Her early years were shaped by the harrowing experiences of war, displacement and adversity.

Driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire to turn pain into impact, Donna drew inspiration from her refugee journeys and childhood experiences of fetching drinking water in buckets. These experiences fuelled her passion for creating meaningful change, leading her to launch her first Bag Collection in Bucket Bags.

As the founder of Sher & Seo, Donna is committed to making a difference in the world. She believes in being the change you want to see and has dedicated herself to empowering refugees and people seeking asylum. With $2 from every bag sale donated to organisations like ASRC and Lotus Flower charity, Donna's brand reflects her values of compassion, ethics, and responsibility. Donna dedicates each bag to the kind rebel, someone who defies the status quo with purpose. With each Bucket Bag Donna aims to empower individuals to express themselves authentically while advocating for positive change in the world. Join her in revolutionising fashion by embracing kindness, inclusivity, and responsibility, because being a rebel can also mean being kind.