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Clatural Academy for Sustainable Art (CASA)

Clatural Academy for Sustainable Art & Clatural Wear Limited (
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Description
Description

The Clatural Academy for Sustainable Art (CASA) is driven by the mission of Clatural Wear LLC, a premium ethically sustainable fashion brand. CASA is committed to providing transformative training in sustainable art creation from textile waste. Our primary aim is to empower marginalized women and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to transform textile waste into valuable art pieces, both wearable and non-wearable, while adhering to our zero-waste philosophy. 

We offer customized training modules for artisans and seamstresses, equipping them with sustainable practices, essential knowledge, and entrepreneurship resources. This approach fosters innovation, allowing them to create value from waste effectively. 

Implementation of the Project/Activity

At CASA, our training programs are designed by certified instructors who combine theoretical knowledge with practical sessions, placing a strong emphasis on ethical and sustainable practices. We focus on transforming textile waste into both wearable and non-wearable art masterpieces, creating wealth from what would otherwise be discarded. 

Our programs specifically target artisans, Tailors and seamstresses, particularly marginalized women and individuals with disabilities within our community. Through community engagement, we facilitate knowledge sharing and skills development. 

Our primary goal is to provide skills and capacity training that fosters decent employment opportunities and entrepreneurship with environmental preservation. We are committed to promoting sustainability, gender equality, inclusivity, and responsible consumption and production in all our initiatives. 

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

At Clatural, we are committed to achieving our ethically sustainable vision through active collaboration with all stakeholders. We prioritize knowledge sharing by engaging with platforms that share our goal of creating a greener planet. Our commitment to transparency extends across all operations and the supply chain, ensuring traceability of textile waste. This approach keeps all stakeholders informed and involved in our sustainability efforts. 

Coordination mechanisms

CASA is pioneering premium sustainable fashion in Ghana through a comprehensive approach that emphasizes strong governance and stakeholder engagement. Our governance team, comprising of experienced entrepreneurs, legal experts, and fashion technologists, ensures efficiency, accountability, and transparency in all our operations. 

 Central to our strategy is our zero-waste tolerance policy, which focuses on responsible production methods. We utilize innovative techniques to transform textile waste into unique, visually striking wearable and non-wearable items. This commitment to sustainability not only promotes accountability but also cultivates a culture of ethics within our organization. 

 As we strive towards our 2030 goals, we remain dedicated to integrating ethical guidelines and sustainability principles into our training and operational processes, reinforcing our position as leaders in the sustainable fashion movement. 

Evaluation

We pride ourselves in our innovative and responsible production methods that transform textile waste into unique art masterpieces, both wearable and non-wearable. Every month, we repurpose an average of 2.8 tons of textile waste, breathing new life into what would otherwise be discarded. 

Our signature designs—MESH, SHEM, and DIORSH—are available in sustainable fashion retail outlets like The Canvas in New York, where they are sold in commercial quantities. 

To ensure our efforts make a real impact, we regularly review our sustainability targets to align with global standards. This includes critical assessments of the volume of textile waste repurposed, the number of women and individuals with disabilities trained, and the influence of our sustainability initiatives within local communities and artisan networks. Through these measures, we strive to promote both environmental sustainability and social inclusivity, driving meaningful change in the fashion industry. 

Partners

Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC), Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF), Commission for Technical and Vocational Education Training (CTVET), Ghana Association of Tailors & Dressmakers, Spintex Branch

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Action Network
Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network
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Timeline
24 June 2024 (start date)
31 December 2050 (date of completion)
Entity
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SDGs
Region
  1. Africa
Geographical coverage
Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Other beneficiaries

Marginalized women and persons living with disability within the Spintex community and sustainable fashion brands in Tema, Accra and Ghana at large

Countries
Ghana
Ghana
Contact Information

Clara Pinkrah-Sam, Founder and Creative Lead