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!

Guided by a consortium of experts in inclusive education, textile design, and entrepreneurship from Slovenia (Taka Tuka), Sweden (Drivhuset), Egypt (Galala University and Fashion & Design Center), Bosnia and Herzegovina (BRAVO), Albania (Albanian Skills and Albania Craftsman Education), 25 young people are working together to learn about sustainable practices in the fashion industry and to enhance both their entrepreneurial and upcycling skills. These experts serve as mentors who provide support, guidance, and feedback to the participants throughout the development process.

“Second chance is the first youth exchange I have participated in and it was definitely one to remember. We spent 7 days learning about materials, where they come from and how to reuse and up-cycle them. I appreciated that we had many practical workshops through which I definitely learned some new and interesting skills.”

From February 22nd to February 26th, seven organizations from five different countries gatherd in Ljubljana for a transnational meeting of the Second Chance project. The meeting served as a platform to discuss forthcoming activities aimed at empowering youth and fostering innovation across borders.

Today, the partners of the project gathered for a consortium meeting filled with enthusiasm and purpose. During this collaborative session, we had discussions about the forthcoming training sessions. These sessions promise to be transformative opportunities for young individuals who possess a love for crafting, sewing, and innovative business ideas.

Since a picture tells more than a thousand words, we present to you the essence of our kick-off meeting captured through vivid imagery. In this snapshot, we encapsulate the energy, enthusiasm, and ambition that define our collective endeavor. At the heart of our discussions lies the anticipation of an upcoming youth exchange—a platform teeming with possibilities for growth, learning, and cross-cultural exchange.

Second Chance!” brought together a diverse group of experts in inclusive education, textile design, and entrepreneurship from across Slovenia, Sweden, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania. Among them were Taka Tuka, Drivhuset, Galala University, Fashion & Design Center, BRAVO, Albanian Skills, and Albania Craftsman Education. Each entity carried its own expertise and passion, all converging for a singular purpose