STITCH
Project Number: 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH000353351
Project Duration: 01/10/2025 – 31/03/2028
Funding Program: Erasmus+ KA220 SCH
Website: www.euproject.eu/stitch
- To raise awareness among students and teachers, especially in middle schools, about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
- To integrate STEAM education to engage students creatively and critically in solving sustainability challenges.
- To educate students about sustainable fashion practices, promoting habits such as recycling, reusing, and upcycling.
- To provide students with skills to use emerging technologies (3D printing, artificial intelligence, IoT, smart textiles) to create sustainable fashion solutions and improve their digital literacy.
- To support teachers in integrating sustainability and the STEAM approach into school curricula through training programs and innovative teaching tools.
- To build a network of student leaders capable of promoting sustainable practices in schools, families, and local communities.
- To foster teamwork and idea exchange among students, teachers, and local communities by creating collaborations between schools, businesses, and sustainability experts.
WP2 – Development of the Digital Hub for Teachers
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Analysis of teachers’ training needs on sustainable fashion
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Collection and selection of best practices and STEAM teaching methodologies
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Design and development of an accessible digital platform for teachers
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Creation of educational content, multimedia materials, and operational guides
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Testing and validation of the hub in real school settings
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Pilot training for teachers on how to use the hub and its resources
WP3 – Training for Students on Sustainable Fashion and STEAM Skills
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Design of educational pathways on sustainable fashion, creativity, and technology
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Implementation of practical workshops using digital tools (e.g., 3D printing, AI, smart textiles)
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Active involvement of students in recycling, reusing, and upcycling activities
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Organization of interdisciplinary workshops combining science, art, and technology
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Assessment of students’ skills through practical tests and reflections
WP4 – “Sustainability Leaders” Program
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Selection of motivated students to become sustainability ambassadors
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Development of training modules on leadership, communication, and sustainability
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Mentoring and tutoring activities with sector experts
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Design and implementation of green projects led by students within schools
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Sharing experiences through local events and awareness campaigns
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Creation of a European network of “Sustainability Leaders”
The STITCH project will deliver tangible results by deepening the understanding of sustainable fashion and its environmental impact among students, teachers, and communities. Schools will adopt upcycling and repair techniques to reduce textile waste, while community events will showcase student-led sustainable fashion solutions, promoting eco-friendly practices.
Furthermore, the project will provide educational resources, such as digital toolkits and lesson plans, to help schools integrate sustainability into their curricula.
The project is fully aligned with the key priorities of the European Union. It supports the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan by promoting sustainable consumption and waste reduction. It also contributes to the EU’s Education for Climate Coalition, highlighting the role of students in driving environmental change.
By integrating STEAM education, the project aligns with the Digital Education Action Plan and promotes gender equality in STEAM fields by actively involving girls in sustainable innovation.
