BRAVO is working hard to prepare for the upcoming youth exchange in Bosnia and Herzegovina in November 2024 for the Second Chance Project! From November 18 to November 26, 25 young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Egypt, Sweden, and Albania will gather in Sarajevo to continue learning about the fashion industry and to expand their practical skillsets in a collaborative environment!
This exchange will focus on the business side of sustainable fashion. Participants will attend a series of workshops on identifying business opportunities, creating marketing strategies, networking, and developing project management and teaming skills. During the seven-day exchange, participants will also have the opportunity to visit local businesses and chat with entrepreneurs in Mostar while also working in groups on their own sustainable fashion business ideas!
All the hard work will be interspersed with plenty of free time to get to know the city of Sarajevo. Participants will also have time to get to know each other better at fun events such as movie nights over sharing local Bosnian cuisine.
This youth exchange in Sarajevo will surely be a fantastic opportunity for young people to develop their entrepreneurial skills, network with other young entrepreneurs, and build their confidence to succeed in the fashion industry. We cannot wait to meet everyone in Sarajevo!
Until then… #MakeTheWorldWonder
More about "SECOND CHANCE"
Project “Second chance!” brings together experts in inclusive education, textile design and entrepreneurship from Slovenia (Taka Tuka), Sweden (Drivhuset), Egypt (Galala Univeristy and Fashion & Design Center), Bosnia and Herzegovina (BRAVO), Albania (Albanian skills and Albania Craftsman Education) .They will work together to empower young people with fewer opportunities to become successful entrepreneurs and upcyclers by providing training, resources, and support, promoting non-formal learning, and contributing to the EU Youth Strategy.
The focus of the project will be to support the development of entrepreneurial skills among young individuals in the field of textile design. This includes providing guidance and mentorship on starting and running a business, financial management, marketing strategies, and other essential skills needed to be successful in this industry.
Further, consortium will aim to improve the textile design skills of these young people by offering training and workshops on various aspects of textile design, such as repurposing old clothing items; repairing, altering and upcycling their clothes; creating products using alternative fibers.
Moreover, the consortium also intends to guide these young entrepreneurs towards more sustainable practices in the textile industry, such as upcycling clothes and reducing textile waste. They will educate and raise awareness about the negative impact of fast fashion and the importance of sustainability in the textile industry.
The goal is to not only help these young individuals start and grow successful businesses, but also to contribute to a more sustainable future for the industry.