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 customers, partners and so on.
For Ganydar, the workshop becomes a platform for the exchange of know-how, materials and professionals (Switzerland-Cuba and Cuba-Switzerland). These exchanges will be organized on an annual basis, and will consist of internships in both directions.
Objectives
In Cuba, there is a real need for progress in a number of areas. This progress will be built up by sending professionals from Switzerland and France to train local trainers, and by Cuban trainees coming to Pins7.
Activities
The full program of activities is available on request.
Budget
Budget details are available on request.
Location
Latin America and the Caribbean, currently Cuba.
Duration of the project
Permanent.
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