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PINs7

Pins7 is a sewing and garment making workshop located in the middle of Neuchâtel's greenery, in the village of Montmollin, run by Abigail Vouillamoz.
An enchanting site, a warm atmosphere, beautiful materials, creativity, encounters, sharing, friendships.
The Pins7 workshop works in collaboration with the Ganydar foundation, in particular by welcoming for training courses, some trainers of the Cabildo project, in Havana, Cuba. It is also the logistic centre for sending machines, yarn and fabrics to Latin America.

PINs7

WHY THIS PROJECT?

Pins7 is a sewing and garment making workshop located in the middle of Neuchâtel's greenery, in the village of Montmollin, run by Abigail Vouillamoz.
An enchanting site, a warm atmosphere, beautiful materials, creativity, encounters, sharing, friendships.
The Pins7 workshop works in collaboration with the Ganydar foundation, in particular by welcoming for training courses, some trainers of the Cabildo project, in Havana, Cuba. It is also the logistic centre for sending machines, yarn and fabrics to Latin America.

Description

The pins7 workshop has its own local life, with its customers, partners, etc.
For Ganydar, the workshop becomes a platform for the exchange of know-how, equipment and also professionals (Switzerland - Cuba, and Cuba-Switzerland). These exchanges will be organized annually, and will consist of internships in both directions.

Objectives

In Cuba, there is a real need for progress on many fronts. This progress will be built up by sending professionals from Switzerland and France to train local trainers and by bringing Cuban trainees to Pins7.

Activities

The full programme of activities is available on request.

Budget

Budget details are available upon request.

Location

              Latin America and the Caribbean, currently Cuba.

Duration of the project

Permanent.

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