This clothing company seeks to employ at-risk youth and ensure that the teenagers it provides work for are able to develop and hone various skills.
Called 'Sequence,' the brand is based in El Salvador which is a beautiful but conflict-ridden country in Central America. One of the main problems the country faces is that of gang violence and the founder of the company Sequence decided to contribute to healing this problem. The clothing company provides at-risk teenagers and young men the opportunity for employment and to the ability to develop important skills in design, embroidery, software, printing and more.
By providing at-risk teens and young men with employment opportunities and a close-knit community, the clothing company Sequence does its part in helping to break the cycle of violence.
What's Driving This Trend
- Youth Employment
- Opportunity to employ at-risk youth and help them develop various skills.
- Social Impact Fashion
- Clothing companies using fashion as a means to address social issues.
- Skill Development Programs
- Creating programs that teach valuable skills to at-risk youth through employment.
Who This Affects Most
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Integrating at-risk youth into the apparel manufacturing industry.
- Social Enterprise
- Supporting and investing in businesses that tackle social issues through fashion.
- Youth Development
- Creating initiatives that focus on the development and empowerment of at-risk youth.
