the creative craftsman project
funded by the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
Project duration: Two years from (2016 – 2018)
Key Developmental Issues:
Local Crafts Development, Sustaining Intangible Heritage, innovation, Creativity Skills Development, Youth Empowerment, Gender Equality.
Project Goal:
Sustaining traditional crafts through innovation and creativity stimulation of Al Darb Al Ahmar youth and artisans of both genders
Project Objectives:
- Training and capacity building for 135 young men and women on innovative modern designs in for each of the following crafts and trades:
- Khayamiyya and tent making field.
- Wooden household accessories.
- Jewelry and Gems.