European Volunteers for Caritas in Zambia (fashion design, tailoring)

Activity description

The objective of EVOCA is to involve young European Volunteers in the field of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and development. Through this project, young people will have the opportunity to gain professional experience, live a European solidarity outside the EU and develop new social and professional skills by doing. Thanks their engagement, host organizations and local communities will have additional support to strenghten their programmes in the field. In Zambia, we focus mainly on supporting refugees, development of economic self-sufficiency through sustainable agriculture and creating small businesses. CCR is currently seeking dedicated and passionate volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer with CCR in Zambia, you will have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of our programmes, playing a vital role in supporting our mission by in data analysis, project assessment, and impact measurement. PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Participant profile

You can support three tailoring refugee social enterprises in Zambia with your specialized skillset in fashion design and tailoring. Your expertise and experience in social business will help you identify new marketing opportunities, design new products, and improve production quality by teaching tailors. You'll work closely with the tailoring groups to design products for local markets and unique designs to expand production and improve their practical skills and product quality through peer-to-peer learning.

Activity dates

A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/06/2024 to 31/07/2025

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Activity location

14, Milima Road, Woodlands, Lusaka Zambia

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Employment and entrepreneurship

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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