Africa Inspires: Workshops for Fashion Professional in Kenya
31-10-2007
Register now to secure your place
1. Why take part?
Gain access to, and work with, unique products and inspirational people
You will be introduced to a variety of both innovative and traditional products – and meet and work with pioneering designers, communities and groups, as well as individual crafts people
Experience the incredible communities and culture of Kenya
Meet and work with communities in Kenya and learn about the stories behind the products they produce.
Make a difference
Create opportunities for trade relationships with communities which could significantly improve living standards, increase access to market, and break cycles of poverty.
2. About the project and workshops
Africa Inspires is a project of the International Trade Centre (ITC) aimed at building sustainable trade relationships with African communities, businesses and organisations in the fashion and textiles sector, and consequently reducing poverty.
Project components include organising workshops, supporting a facilitating sourcing from Africa by fashion businesses and ensuring quality standards and lead in times are met, provision of market information , certification and communication of ethical standards with consumers and buyers.
The Ethical Fashion Forum is working in partnership with the International Trade Centre to encourage engagement with this project by the fashion industry.
Workshops will take place in Kenya between the 26th and the 28th November 2007
The workshops are aimed at fashion (including clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery), textiles, and interior product designers and buyers. The workshops will be open to up to 25 participants, invited from all over the world. Participation is on a first come first served basis and registration is essential.
If you are interested in attending these workshops, please reply to this address as soon as possible, in order to secure a place.
These workshops are free of charge to designers and buyers invited to take part. The International Trade Centre will also cover accommodation costs (bed and breakfast), organisation and travel costs of field trips while in Kenya, as detailed on the programme in the attached document.
Workshop participants are required to organise and cover costs for their international travel to and from Nairobi, as well as meals and general expenses in Kenya.
3. Eco Safari
The end of November is a good time of year to consider seeing some of the wildlife, culture and landscapes of Kenya.
If you would like to prolong your trip to include this, the following websites may be of interest to you.
Porini Safari’s and Eco tourism: www.porini.com, www.porini.com/ecotourism: in particular the Amboseli Camp www.porini.com/amboseli_porini_camp.html .
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille; www.ol-lentille.com
4. Preparing for the trip:
If you are interested in attending this workshop, you need to consider vaccinations and precautions against malaria as soon as possible.
See http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/africa/kenya.html for an overview of requirements. You should confirm your personal vaccination/ malaria requirements with a qualified professional such as your GP or through an appointment at a travel clinic such as MASTA http://www.masta.org/
All British passport holders require a visa for Kenya. Refer to www.kenyahighcommission.net/visas.html for guidelines.
According to this website: visa applications presented at the counter are ready for collection after 3 working days, and postal applications take about 1 week from the date of receipt. However, it is advisable to make visa arrangements as soon as possible in case of delays.
We hope to see you there. If you would like further information please reply to this address or call me on the number below.
Warm regards,
Tamsin Lejeune
07761 671521
The Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) is a network of designers, businesses and organisations focusing upon social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.
The EFF aims to reduce poverty and create sustainable livelihoods by supporting, promoting and facilitating innovative values led business practices within the garment industry.
The Ethical Fashion Forum
The Hub
5 Torrens St
London EC1V 1NQ
(Behind Angel tube: refer to www.the-hub.net for directions and a map)
t: 020 7841 8911
f: 020 7841 8999
