In Greece, asylum seekers & refugees face high unemployment, mainly because they do not speak Greek & have no formal education. At the same, time textile landfilling is an issue in the country with only 15-20% of textile products recycled in 2024. The NGO provides a safe space where vulnerable people can benefit from:

1/ A vocational training in tailoring (Sewing techniques & garment construction), a Crafting Careers program (24-weeks technical training), counseling & Greek language classes

2/ Employability support through collaboration with local businesses/organizations to provide 80h-paid internships, administrative support, CV-building sessions & networking

3/ A professional experience at the NGO's lab manufacturing ethically-made fashion products incl. upcycling techniques & sustainability workshops for green crafts (For instance bags made from boat materials).

Project NGO: ANKAA Project