Fashion for Earth | INDEED Projects

Fashion for Earth used sustainable fashion as a practical entry point for environmental learning, creativity and youth leadership. Young people from five countries explored ethical consumption, upcycling and digital campaigning while designing activities intended to engage the wider community in more responsible approaches to clothing.

At a glance

Programme: Erasmus+
Action: KA152-YOU — Mobility of young people (Youth Exchange)
Call: Erasmus+ 2025, Round 1
Role: Applicant and coordinating organisation
Status: Completed
Project period: 1 June 2025 – 30 April 2026
Main activity: Alicante, Spain, 21–27 September 2025 (seven activity days, excluding travel)
Countries: Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia, Sweden

Context and objectives

Fashion for Earth addressed the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry by supporting young people to become informed consumers, sustainability advocates and community leaders. The project combined non-formal education, practical upcycling, conscious consumption, public activities and digital communication.

Main objectives

Educate young people about the environmental and social impacts of fashion.
Raise awareness of sustainable fashion and ethical consumption.
Develop practical skills in upcycling, clothing repair and alteration.
Promote clothing swaps, second-hand consumption and responsible wardrobe management.
Strengthen teamwork, communication and intercultural competences.
Develop digital-content and campaign-management skills.
Increase knowledge of Erasmus+ opportunities.
Enable young people to advocate for sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Target groups

Young people aged mainly 18–25.
Young people interested in fashion and sustainability.
Young people from rural or remote areas.
Young people facing social, economic or cultural barriers.
Young people with fewer opportunities.
Group leaders experienced in non-formal education and youth support.

Main activities

Workshops on sustainable fashion
Practical upcycling and clothing repair and alteration
Intercultural learning
Reflection and evaluation sessions
Digital-content production and social-media campaign planning
Public events in Alicante
Follow-up and local dissemination
Swap & Share — clothing exchange promoting sustainable consumption
Style for Impact — public event or competition using upcycled designs
Conscious Fashionistas — awareness campaign
Eco Talks — follow-up webinar
Fashion for Earth blog

Planned or documented results

The project has been completed. These are the results it set out to achieve.

Fashion for Earth blog
Social-media posts
Participant testimonials and video content
Swap & Share public activity
Style for Impact public activity
Conscious Fashionistas campaign
Eco Talks webinar
At least three new project ideas developed through collaboration
Local dissemination activities
Online resources about sustainable fashion
Improved communication, presentation and organisational competences
Stronger international partnerships among the participating organisations

INDEED Projects’ role

INDEED Projects was the applicant and coordinating organisation for this youth exchange, leading its design, delivery and reporting.

Participating countries and organisations

SpainItalyBulgariaSerbiaSweden

INDEED Projects

Spain

Applicant

Associazione Culturale EUvolution

Italy

Partner

Take Action for the Sustainable Development Goals

Bulgaria

Partner

YOUTH WORKERS ALLIANCE

Serbia

Partner

POSITIVE YOUTH

Sweden

Partner

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth (INJUVE). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.