Webinar Women with Disabilities in Accra, Ghana: Driving Social Impact Via A Textile Upcycling Initiative for Environmental Sustainability, Health Justice, and Economic Empowerment.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10am to 11am
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Join the Research Program on Children and Adversity on the bi-monthly webinar series. Dean Julia DeVoy presents on her work in Ghana.
At the forefront of transforming textile waste from the Global North into vibrant, upcycled products, the MFC/MFI project provides job training programs and employment for artisans—particularly women with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities. This initiative not only diverts waste from open-air landfills but also champions health justice by addressing the environmental and social impacts of the fast fashion industry. Through advocacy, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, the project empowers marginalized voices in the creative economy, fostering a sustainable future that prioritizes both environmental health and economic justice at the vital intersection of art, activism, and social justice.
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