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DESCRIPTION:Join the Research Program on Children and Adversity on the bi-m
 onthly webinar series. Dean Julia DeVoy presents on her work in Ghana. \n\n
  \n\nAt the forefront of transforming textile waste from the Global North i
 nto 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 address
 ing the environmental and social impacts of the fast fashion industry. Thro
 ugh advocacy\, community engagement\, and strategic partnerships\, the proj
 ect empowers marginalized voices in the creative economy\, fostering a sust
 ainable future that prioritizes both environmental health and economic just
 ice at the vital intersection of art\, activism\, and social justice.
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SUMMARY:Webinar Women with Disabilities in Accra\, Ghana: Driving Social Im
 pact Via A Textile Upcycling Initiative for Environmental Sustainability\, 
 Health Justice\, and Economic Empowerment.
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URL:https://events.bc.edu/event/webinar-women-with-disabilities-in-accra-gh
 ana-driving-social-impact-via-a-textile-upcycling-initiative-for-environmen
 tal-sustainability-health-justice-and-economic-empowerment
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