Launching THREAD project: Empowering Young Migrants Through Creative Skills
We are excited to announce the launch of the THREAD project, which will be implemented in Cyprus and Greece. THREAD supports young migrants by combining creative skills training with tailored teaching methods to improve employability and social inclusion in sustainable industries.
The project’s primary objectives are to:
The project’s primary objectives are to:
- Empower young migrants by equipping them with practical sewing and tailoring skills, fostering economic independence, and increasing their employability within creative and sustainable industries.
- Strengthen the capacity of young professionals and training providers who work with young migrants by offering tailored educational resources, best practices, and practical tools to support effective skills development and inclusion processes.
To achieve these objectives, the project will implement the following activities:
• Conduct research to better understand the needs, barriers, and experiences of young migrants and professionals in the sewing and fashion sector.• Develop a digital toolkit that provides practical guidance, methods, and resources to support sewing and tailoring skills development.• Deliver sewing and tailoring classes for young migrants, focused on hands-on learning, creativity, and sustainable practices.• Deliver training activities for young professionals focused on adapting teaching and support practices to the needs of migrants.• Host a fashion showcase event to highlight participants’ work and promote visibility, creativity, and intercultural exchange.
The 18-month project is led by Generation for Change CY and implemented in partnership with the ANKAA Project.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates!
THREAD is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program.
#Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #SkillsForChange #THREAD
• Conduct research to better understand the needs, barriers, and experiences of young migrants and professionals in the sewing and fashion sector.• Develop a digital toolkit that provides practical guidance, methods, and resources to support sewing and tailoring skills development.• Deliver sewing and tailoring classes for young migrants, focused on hands-on learning, creativity, and sustainable practices.• Deliver training activities for young professionals focused on adapting teaching and support practices to the needs of migrants.• Host a fashion showcase event to highlight participants’ work and promote visibility, creativity, and intercultural exchange.
The 18-month project is led by Generation for Change CY and implemented in partnership with the ANKAA Project.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates!
THREAD is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program.
#Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #SkillsForChange #THREAD
