Project Ambassador - AYCH (Atlantic Youth Creative Hubs)

Following my pursuit to support the future of sustainable and circular design, I joined the AYCH team in April 2019. As an ambassador of the project I have had to opportunity to travel internationally for Creative Jams alongside attending local events as an expert in sustainable fashion in addition to a creative residency in Santo Tirso, Portugal in July 2019 and as a team member of AYCH Oceans to protect the beaches of the Cíes Islands, Galicia. As part of my part within the European funded project I took part in a creative residency located in Santo Tirso, Portugal where I had the opportunity to see the local textile mills and factories which has helped to broaden my knowledge on the industry and current issues against traditional manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: - Promote the Fab City project to the public to encourage participation within local and international Fab City Creative Jam events - Connect with like minded individuals within the project to discuss ideas for the future - Attend local and international Creative Jam events to share my skills and knowledge as a specialist within sustainable fashion at both local and international events - Attend relevant events linked to the project including international residencies, AYCH Ocean and promotional opportunities to raise awareness for AYCH such as Venture Fest AYCH is a European project funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area programme, aiming at building a model of social innovation for young people supporting social entrepreneurship, employment and education in the creative and cultural industries. With links to the UK, France, Spain and Portugal the project focuses on how we can build a sustainable future across a variety of industries, using the Fab City idea for real-life case studies.