Cooperation with Kabak
Shared values
KABAK and the Ocalenie Foundation established cooperation that combines fashion with social commitment.
As part of this cooperation, for a few years now KABAK has been creating limited editions of products and a part of the revenues obtained from their sales is used to fund the activities of the Ocalenie Foundation. Joint projects are often aimed at increasing the awareness of challenges faced by people with refugee experience as well as promoting the idea of integration and support for those seeking a new home in Poland.
The cooperation is an example of how brands may use their popularity and reach to support important social initiatives and contribute to bringing about positive social changes.
As the Foundation we had long searched for a company that would share our values of equality and freedom. We also wanted to find a company that developed its products sustainably, relying on a production model that allowed it to reduce negative human impact on the environment and using certified materials in the process. Additionally, KABAK is made up of very committed people, who cooperate with numerous non-governmental organizations and support in particular those promoting equality of opportunities and counteracting any discrimination.
Outcomes
As part of our cooperation, which has continued since 2022, unique socks have been made, every year in a new, specially designed model. In 2023, in addition to the socks we made together also scarves which have already become a very characteristic and distinctive sign of persons supporting Ocalenie throughout Poland.
In 2023 the pattern on the socks was the effect of how children participating in one of the Foundation’s programmes interpreted the idea of “freedom.” The scarf design reflects our common interpretation of friendship, equality, safety and support of those in refugee crisis.
Every year we strive to find a new form of workshop or meeting that will allow us to jointly create unique patterns interpreting topics related to migration.
In 2023, 33% of revenues from each scarf and each pair of socks sold went to the Foundation.
As an additional element to our cooperation, KABAK’s and the Foundation’s websites and social media profiles present content that provides users with information on various aspects of migration.
References
“We value enormously the possibility of cooperation with a Polish local and sustainable company. We are grateful that we have had the opportunity to meet the people who make this company and get to know their motivations. Likewise, we appreciate each time when we can work together on a product that brings joy not only to us but also to individuals throughout Poland and abroad who subscribe to the motto: All refugees welcome”
Kuba Stępski, Kabak
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