Short project summary The Swedish experts will visit Turkey and meet an NGO The Collective Impact Program Association active in Izmir and in the region. During 10 days the Swedish experts will introduce tools and methods to tackle gender issues, share experiences and knowledge on the topic of gender identity and questions relating to representation across cultures. The goal is to empower Turkish colleagues and contribute with knowledge to the gender debate. The project includes filed trip of the Turkish colleagues, networking and workshops.
Main project activities 2 study visits, 2 online workshops, networking and 2 public presentations incl. 2 workshops.
The target group will consist of 12 changemakers who will participate in our workshops, from various sectors including civil initiatives, designers, NGOs, cooperatives, and representatives from the textile and apparel industry in Izmir, Turkey. They are dedicated to promoting gender equity, sustainable and ethical fashion, and the textile industry. These individuals play a direct and influential role in supporting socially and economically disadvantaged women within their respective institutions. We will also invite journalists and media to our discussions. The involvement of changemakers in the project will be organised by KEP NGO and outreach will be initiated via social media platforms, local government channels, and
civil society-oriented news platforms. The project’s digital poster and description will be disseminated through these channels to maximize visibility. To facilitate the selection process, an application form will be crafted, encompassing crucial criteria such as commitment availability, experience in working with disadvantaged women, and general motivation to contribute to the project’s objectives. The selection process will be transparent and thorough, with a panel evaluating applications to identify changemakers aligned with the project’s goals. Diversity and inclusivity will be prioritized in the selection to ensure a cohort that reflects the community’s varied perspectives.
The final presentation will take place at Artten Gallery during Stockholm Craft week 2024 (2-8 October) bringing together artisans and artists.
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| Activity | Detailed explanation | Target group | Expected result | Date(s) | Place: geographical place (country and, if possible, city) or online |
| Project Openning and Planning Meeting | The project’s opening meeting will review and plan activities, creating a comprehensive roadmap for the project’s duration. | Project partner teams and experts | To have a well-defined plan and roadmap for project activities, ensuring effective coordination and successful implementation throughout the project’s duration. | 06.05.2024 | Online |
| Field Trip to Izmir | The Swedish experts will conduct a field visit to Izmir, engaging with local crafts community and achivieng valuable insights. | Swedish and Turkish reseachers, artists, activits, and students. | To gain in-depth knowledge of local crafts, understanding gender inequality through a session with disadvantaged women, immersing in the cultural and social dynamics of Turkey, establishing connections with beneficiaries, identifying relevant craft techniques for the craftivism module, collecting stories and perspectives, and enhancing project planning to address specific local challenges and opportunities. | September 2024 | İzmir |
| Presentation in Stockholm | The Swedish experts will organize a public presentation to share the outcomes of the trip with the colleagues. | Swedish audience including reseachers, artists, activits, students. | Swedish audience including reseachers, artists, activits, students will learn about the challenges women face in Turkey and participate in the discussion. | October | Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Field Trip to Stockholm | During the field visit to Stockholm two members from KEP will be engaged in netwroking and workshops with local crafts community. | KEP NGO and Swedish audience including reseachers, artists, activits, students. | The Turkish colleages will broaden their understanding of gender equality implementation and network with the cllegues during Stockhom Carft Week. | October | Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Online workshop between colleagues | Online workshop with the departure from the results of the field visits, how and what methods and tools leraned from the Swedish experts can be suitable in the political context of Turkey. | Project partner teams. | The development of a pilot module of Izmir Craft Week with focus on gender equality and empowerent. | November | Online |
| Evaluation | Online meetings with the colleagues, where we discuss results of the project and plan collaboration with new activities and greater impact. | The Swedish experts and KEP | Evaluation of the achieved results and further planning with implementation of changes if needed for an effective collaboartion. Look through budget. | November | Online |
| Final Part | Complete reports sent to the Swedish institute | The Swedish experts | The Swedish experts publish the achievied results and submit the report to SI. | December, 2024 | Online |
The project is funded by the Swedish Institute.
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