Within the framework of Activity 2, four local events were held in the participating countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal, and North Macedonia. These events consisted of sustainable creativity exhibitions, where beneficiaries of the training programme in tailoring and craftwork with recycled materials presented their creations to the local community. Organised following the implementation phase of the workshops, which included modules on custom repairs, original tailoring creations, packaging/gadgets/merchandising, and manufacturing from waste, these events served as a platform to promote socio-labour inclusion and highlight the entrepreneurial potential of vulnerable individuals, such as migrants, long-term unemployed, and women from single-parent families.

These local events not only assessed the skills acquired by participants, through the presentation of practical projects, but also promoted the dissemination of results via community networks and marketing opportunities. Inspired by the initial study visit to Italy, where best practices in creative reuse and social tailoring were shared, the events contributed to the establishment of training hubs adapted to local contexts, aligning with the project’s goals of enhancing employability and sustainability. In this way, the exhibitions became a bridge between the acquired training and the labour market, empowering participants and raising societal awareness about the importance of the circular economy in social inclusion.

SPAIN

Zaragoza, March the 24th, 2024.

ITALY

Bitonto, January the 10th, 2025.

NORTH MACEDONIA

Angro-Kavadarci, April the 26th, 2025.

PORTUGAL

Polis de Gramido, April the 12th, 2025.