For the month of February-May I have planned to go a little wild on online workshops. Can you believe that NOBODY (nobody on payment terms haha) registered for the course “From Passive to Active Sustainability”? I will interrogate later why this was the case, maybe the topic is too progressive (I hope not), maybe the adjustment of the course-price too high, maybe, maybe. As a result of such, I will be offering the single modules of the course individually as “crash-course” – noting that the beauty of co-learning and additional reading lists, etc. will be omitted, ergo the learning/unlearning will be limited, BUT I really want to offer the content and the space to interrogate (more on the individual online classes below with registration links).
Here is what I have to offer and what I will be doing the next weeks (you can also and directly check my Eventbrite-page):
Colonial Legacies in Fashion Supply Chains - An intro (EN)
Date(s): Thursday, 15th Feb, 5-7pm CET & Thursday, 14th Mar, 5-7pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: All backgrounds and professional/non-professional levels welcome
Investment levels: Donation based/pay-what-you-can or 15-99 EUR
Event scoop: This workshop is not for the faint-hearted. Expect discomfort, disruption, and a wholesale reassessment of the fashion industry's role in perpetuating colonial legacies. If you're ready to question, challenge, and spark, join this provocative journey.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
Crash Course Module 1 “From Passive to Active Sustainabilty” - CRITISIZE Reductionist Approaches to Sustainability in Fashion (EN)
Date(s): Wednesday, 28th Feb, 5-6.30pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: CSR/ESG/Sustainability professionals in the fashion industry
Investment levels: 29-149 EUR
Event scoop: Start embarking on a transformative learning journey challenging conventional norms in sustainable fashion. Analyze the limitations of reductionist approaches, explore unintended consequences of isolated fashion sustainability initiatives, and advocate for a holistic view that challenges greenwashing narratives.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
How to organize at work: the world of trade unions in fashion - An intro (EN)
Date(s): Thursday, 29th Feb, 4-6pm CET & Friday, 08th Mar, 3.30-5.30pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: All backgrounds and professional/non-professional levels welcome
Investment levels: Donation based/pay-what-you-can or 15-99 EUR
Event scoop: This intro workshop not only unveils the systemic injustices but equips you with insights into the complexities of servicing, advocating, mobilizing, and organizing within trade unions. Learn about worker representation, union activities, the limitations of umbrella unions, and the intricate web of corruption within yellow unions. Listen & (un)learn from my dear comrades Nandita Shivakumar (she/her) & Adiba Afros (she/her) who will join the event.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
Crash Course Module 2 “From Passive to Active Sustainabilty” - IDENTIFY Accomplices and Decolonizing Approaches in the Fashion Industry (EN)
Date(s): Wednesday, 06th Mar, 5-6.30pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: CSR/ESG/Sustainability professionals in the fashion industry
Investment levels: 29-149 EUR
Event scoop: Foster inclusive relationships built on trust and shared goals for impactful sustainability efforts. Uncover potential accomplices in the fashion and textile supply chain, navigating power dynamics, and adopting a decolonizing approach with other participants in this workshop.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
Crash Course Module 3 “From Passive to Active Sustainabilty” - MOBILIZE Colleagues/Partners and Influencing Stakeholders for Action (EN)
Date(s): Wednesday, 13th Mar, 5-6.30pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: CSR/ESG/Sustainability professionals in the fashion industry
Investment levels: 29-149 EUR
Event scoop: In this workshop, we will ignite (un)sustainability within the company by mobilizing internal colleagues and stakeholders. We will also discuss how to overcome resistance through effective communication and collaboration, integrating sustainability into core fashion industry processes.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
Crash Course Module 4 “From Passive to Active Sustainabilty” - ACTIVATE Business Disobedience and Transformative Strategies & FIND Community (EN)
Date(s): Wednesday, 20th Mar, 5-6.30pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop via Zoom
Learning Enthusiasts: CSR/ESG/Sustainability professionals in the fashion industry
Investment levels: 29-149 EUR
Event scoop: Within this workshop, we explore the concept of business disobedience as a tool for driving transformative sustainability strategies in the fashion industry. We study stories of successful disobedient actions, understanding associated risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. Narratives to actively contribute to dismantling systemic inequalities in roles as sustainability/CSR/ESG managers, establishing inclusive and collaborative relationships are also discussed.
Join: Register via Eventbrite.
Collaborating with FEMNET: 5-Module Online Course “Navigating through the German Supply Chain Law – Sustainability & Due Diligence in the Consumer Goods Industry” (GER)
Date(s): Wednesday, 17.04.2024/24.04.2024/08.05.2024/15.05.2024/22.05.2024, 3-5pm CET
Edu-tainment type/happening: Online Workshop
Learning Enthusiasts: CSR/ESG/Sustainability professionals in consumer goods
Investment levels: 250 EUR per module or 999 EUR the whole package
Event scoop: Embark on a comprehensive journey through the core aspects of the German Supply Chain Law, corporate responsibility and sustainability in the consumer goods industry. Each module offers interactive learning experiences, live discussions, and practical insights to empower you in making a meaningful impact. Secure your spot now and join this transformative educational adventure via FEMNETs website! Detailed course description can be found here.
Join: Register here.