This week is deep in reflection.
Yesterday, waking up to the news that Pope Francis passed away was incredibly sad. It marked the start of nine days of mourning for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. His words and actions throughout his life will hopefully continue to inspire those to continue to care for the environment and the poor.
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Even sewing matters in the context of caring for the environment. Chose sustainable fabrics, be mindful of using scraps, using quality techniques to create items that last. And embrace repairing and mending to make loved clothes last.
Today also marks the beginning of Fashion Revolution Week. This is an annual event to mark the anniversary of the 2013 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that killed over a thousand garment workers and injured many more. It brought to light the terrible conditions these garment workers experience while making fast fashion clothing for the global market. In its aftermath, it highlighted the poverty that garment workers experience while producing multi-million dollar clothing brands. Along with the environmental impact of the fashion industry. This year's theme is to think globally, act locally and many of the events surrounding Fashion Revolution Week encourages community engagement, "[c]ommunity is not just a group of individuals; it is a powerful tool for justice that can transform fear, anger and grief into hope."
It sounds like a good week for some hope.
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