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PRINT WORK AND GARNMENTS MANUFACTURING IN KAY NOU Within the context of promoting the work of talents of Bel Air's young artists, the brazilian NGO Viva Rio is launching the first Micro-enterprise in serigraphy of Bel Air.
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DEPOTE
PRINT WORK AND GARNMENTS MANUFACTURING IN KAY NOU
CONTEXT
The Arts have a strong presence in Haitian society. Painting, craft, music and dance are broadly
available and visible. They function as means of communication, to be seen not only in closed
quarters, but in the streets, parks and ceremonies. Bel Air has a traditional name in the arts,
with several craft groups. The street markets in the Zone display a large number of valuable art
products. Viva Rio has worked with art from the beginning of its presence in Bel Air. The
Carnival of 2007, for instance, was the main entry point for Viva Rio and its development
projects. Together with sports, on another symbolic pole, the ARTS are appealing to children
and youth. They are form an important dimension of Viva Rio’s program.
The Education and art program wants to bring sustainable peace and development, and
educational and psycho-social support, for young people whose lives and futures have been
disrupted by violent conflicts and natural disasters. The community center Kay Nou is intended
to serve children and youth creating a place where they feel both safe and challenged, investing
in both personal and community success.
DEPOTE, VISUAL ARTS FROM THE UNDERGROUND
“DEPOTE” is a brand created by a network of over 30 artists from Bel Air, with the aim of
enhancing the quality and the visibility of art production from the Zone.
“DEPOTE” takes important celebrations in Haiti’s calendar as a guiding thread for its artistic
expression. Examples are Guede (Day of the dead) in November, Carnival in February/March,
Passion Week in April, Bwa Kayman in August etc. Following the Calendar, Depote organizes
the flow of its production along the time line of Haitian society, in dialogue with local
symbolism putting together tools such as music and editing studio, arts atelier, Tattoo studio
and Serigraphy atelier.
Young female and male educators receive technical and professional training with the objective
to become qualified professionals who can multiply and spread with excellence the practices
learned, prepare and produce crafts of good quality, and well represent Haiti and its culture
internationally and nationally.
TEXTILE AND PRINTWORK DESIGN IN KAY NOU
The project works with two basic premises: avoid exploiting the producer or artisan and stop
the destruction of the environment. It is a form of economy based on democracy and people
involvement with a view to improving collective well-being, from hours worked to the
possibility of joint management of a project and the division of earnings through the creation of
micro-enterprises. Viva Rio has already identified potential clients and is willing to provide
technical assistance and assessment on the economic and financial viability of the project.
OBJECTIVES
- Use of Natural Fashion concept which offers the quality of a handmade product, ecologically and socially correct to empower the local workforce
- Generate jobs and income for the local craftsmen/women, initially around 70 people
ACTIVITIES
- Conceptualization and design of printed patterns and screen printing on fabric - Production and commercialization of institutional T-shirts - Production of differentiated T-shirts for commercialization - Design and manufacturing of a variety of clothing targeting local and international (t-
shirts, dresses, shorts, swimwear etc.). - Professional qualification in print work, textile and manufacturing productive chain - Technical assistance in partnership with SOFIDHES for the creation of micro-enterprises
in order to best serve Viva Rio as its first client (includes review of business plan and entrepreneurial skills’ assessment).
IMPACT - Income generation - Level of Excellency and professionalism - Job creation rate among new professionals - Project sustainability through the development of artistic and pedagogical capacity and
work generation - Development of self-esteem and socialization, group work, cooperation, citizenship and
environmental awareness - Number of appearance in the media and improvement of Bel Air positive image