A Queens Closet
The Ishola Empire Incorporated
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
The Ishola Empire Incorporated is a Civil Society-NGO that aims to empower individuals by accepting and training them in seeking opportunities to develop institutions and programs in their own countries and communities. Our mission at the Ishola Empire Incorporated is to inspire individuals to take initiative in creating positive change by providing impactful programs that can be implemented internationally. We believe in offering simple yet effective programs that have a significant impact on the lives of our beneficiaries.
Our organization is dedicated to providing various programs and institutions that focus on education, healthcare, mental health services, and personal development. We strongly believe that by equipping individuals with the necessary tools and skills, we can fully prepare them for their nobility roles and empower them to financially support themselves through entrepreneurship. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that individuals have the freedom and opportunity to serve without the fear of financial instability.
A Queen's Closet, a flagship program of The Ishola Empire, is a sustainable fashion initiative with a profound mission at its core. This transformative program seeks to empower and uplift women worldwide by addressing the financial barriers associated with acquiring formal gowns and special occasion dresses.
In collaboration with schools, youth organizations, and foster homes, A Queen's Closet identifies women in need and collects new or gently used formal wear during the fall and spring semesters. By organizing tea parties held during homecoming season and prom, this initiative provides a unique and memorable experience for women to select their desired gowns, free of charge.
A Queen's Closet extends far beyond just providing beautiful attire. It serves as a catalyst for change and knowledge sharing within the fashion industry. By engaging with designers, stylists, and fashion enthusiasts, the program actively promotes sustainable fashion practices and raises awareness about the excessive consumption of formal wear. Through workshops, seminars, and online platforms, individuals are encouraged to rethink their fashion choices and embrace sustainable alternatives, fostering a culture of conscious consumption.
During the fall and spring semesters, our organization collects new and gently used formal wear and special occasion dresses. We partner with schools, youth organizations and foster homes to identify possible nomination for a gown. During homecoming season as well as prom, we hold tea parties where invited women may choose a gown of their liking while enjoying the company of fine women.
As part of our commitment to capacity building, A Queens Closet facilitates knowledge sharing across the fashion industry and its beneficiaries. We actively engage with designers, stylists, and fashion enthusiasts to promote sustainable fashion practices and raise awareness about the excessive purchasing of formal wear. Through workshops, seminars, and online platforms, we encourage individuals to rethink their fashion choices and embrace sustainable alternatives. By fostering a culture of conscious consumption, we aim to inspire positive change in the industry and empower both the beneficiaries of our initiative and the wider community.
The team utilizes various strategies to educate boutique owners and stylists about fashion sustainability. They organize workshops and 1 on 1 training calls, inviting others in the field to share insights on sustainable fashion practices, eco-friendly materials, and ethical sourcing. These sessions provide valuable knowledge and practical tips to help businesses transition towards more sustainable operations.
To encourage businesses to pledge sustainability, the program team stresses the numerous benefits that come with embracing conscious fashion practices. They highlight how sustainability can enhance brand reputation, attract environmentally conscious customers, and foster a positive impact on communities and the planet. By showcasing successful case studies and sharing best practices, they inspire boutique owners and stylists to take actionable steps towards incorporating sustainability into their business models.
A Queen's Closet also provides ongoing support and resources to its partners. They offer guidance on sourcing sustainable materials, implementing eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and adopting circular economy principles. The team stays connected with partners through regular communication, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and experiences are shared.
Through these efforts, A Queen's Closet aims to create a network of boutique owners and stylists who are committed to driving fashion sustainability. By working together, they can amplify their collective impact and create a ripple effect within the industry. The program team encourages partners to share their sustainability journey, inspiring others to follow suit and adopt similar practices.
By educating boutique owners and stylists about fashion sustainability and encouraging their pledge towards sustainable practices, A Queen's Closet aims to create a powerful movement within the fashion industry. Through these partnerships, the program strives to transform the way fashion is produced, consumed, and perceived, ultimately creating a more sustainable and ethical future for all.
The coordination mechanisms of our sustainable fashion initiative, A Queens Closet, involve a collaborative effort among various stakeholders. We partner with schools, youth organizations, and foster homes to identify potential recipients of formal gowns and special occasion dresses. We collect these dresses during the fall and spring semesters, ensuring that they are new or gently used. Through organized tea parties held during homecoming season and prom, we provide women in need with the opportunity to choose a gown of their liking. This initiative is governed by a committee that oversees the collection, distribution, and logistics involved.
The program's dedicated team works tirelessly to reach out to potential partners and establish meaningful connections. Through targeted outreach campaigns, networking events, and conferences, they engage with boutique owners and stylists, sharing the vision and mission of A Queen's Closet. By highlighting the transformative impact of sustainable fashion practices, they inspire these industry professionals to join the cause and pledge sustainability in their businesses.
A Queen's Closet is committed to collecting feedback from its beneficiaries to assess the program's impact and identify areas for improvement. The program team conducts surveys and interviews to gather valuable insights and firsthand experiences from the women who have benefited from the program. These feedback mechanisms allow beneficiaries to share their thoughts, suggestions, and stories, providing a holistic understanding of their journey and the impact A Queen's Closet has had on their lives. The evaluation process also involves tracking and analyzing data related to the collection, distribution, and reuse of formal gowns. The program team maintains records of the number of gowns collected, the locations they have been distributed to, and the reuse or recycling of these gowns. This data helps in assessing the program's reach and impact, as well as identifying any gaps or challenges that may arise.
In addition to beneficiary feedback and data analysis, A Queen's Closet listens to the voices of its partner schools, organizations, and foster homes. The program team actively seeks feedback from these collaborators to understand their perspectives, gather suggestions for improvement, and ensure that the program aligns with their specific needs and goals. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of ownership and shared responsibility, creating a stronger and more inclusive program.
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SDGS & Targets
Goal 10
Reduce inequality within and among countries
10.1
By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
10.1.1
Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population
10.2
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
10.2.1
Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
10.3
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
10.4
Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
10.4.1
Labour share of GDP
10.4.2
Redistributive impact of fiscal policy
10.5
Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations
10.5.1
Financial Soundness Indicators
10.6
10.6.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
10.7
Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
10.7.1
Recruitment cost borne by employee as a proportion of montlhy income earned in country of destination
10.7.2
Number of countries with migration policies that facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people
10.7.3
Number of people who died or disappeared in the process of migration towards an international destination
10.7.4
Proportion of the population who are refugees, by country of origin
10.a
10.a.1
Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports from least developed countries and developing countries with zero-tariff
10.b
10.b.1
Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows)
10.c
By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent
10.c.1
Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted
Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.4.1
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.6.1
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
SDG 14 targets covered
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Deliverables & Timeline
10,000 Dresses Donated by 2030
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Region
- Europe
- North America
- Latin America and the Caribbean
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Other beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the A Queens Closet program are women across the world who are in need of formal gowns and special occasion dresses. Our program benefits women in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Colombia, Nigeria, the UK, and the USA, ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds have access to beautiful and appropriate attire for these special occasions. Through this initiative, we hope to empower women, boost their confidence, and promote sustainability in the fashion industry. By alleviating the financial burden of purchasing formal wear for events such as homecoming and prom, the program empowers women from diverse backgrounds to fully embrace these special occasions with confidence and joy. Through this initiative, A Queen's Closet not only uplifts individual women but also promotes sustainability within the fashion industry, inspiring positive change and empowerment for all involved.
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Myishola Matthews, Empress