AshokaChangemakers cordially invite you to be part of Fabricof Change, a challenge launched by Ashoka and C&A; Foundation tosupport innovations for a fair and sustainable apparel industry.  The challenge isseeking solution that will help create an apparelindustry that respects people and planet and afuture where prosperity is within reach foreveryone in the fashion value chain. Examples include (but not limitedto) those that:
– Address workers’ rights, working and livingconditions, and the livelihoods of farmers supplying the fashion industry;

– Advance environmentally responsible materials,production methods, and supply chain processes;

– Incentivize collaboration between brands,manufacturers, supply chain partners, and governments;

– Promote transparency and mutual accountabilitybetween stakeholders;

– Empower consumers to drive change;

– Adapt models from other sectors to solve keyproblems in the apparel value chain.

 More than€100,000 in total prizes will be awarded to the winners to test, refine, orscale their solutions. All finalists will receive a travel stipend to attendthe Fabric of Change Summit to be held in the Spring of 2016. The deadline toenter is November 18th, 2015, but if yousubmit your project before October 21st, you are eligible for an Early EntryPrize of an additional €1,000.  To enter the challengeand find out more, visit www.changemakers.com/fabricofchange.  Feel free to share this opportunity with any relevantorganizations/ individuals that are contributing to a fair and sustainablefashion industry, or through social media (sample message below).
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