HANDS UP

31/01/2026

In our project activities were carried out to improve the content preparation skills of educators giving adult education. Educators who develop their digital skills prepared digital content to advance the hand skills of Ukrainian refugees. Refugees and educators may benefit from our intellectual output.

EU Project - Digital content to improve the hand skills of Ukrainian refugees Project Coordinator: CERD Centre for education and regional development SK Proj...

01/10/2025

🎬✨ Discover the HANDS UP Project on YouTube!
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We’re thrilled to launch our official YouTube channel where soon we will share step-by-step video tutorials developed as part of the HANDS UP project – created for and with Ukrainian refugees to support self-reliance, creativity, and practical life skills.

📺 Watch now: http://www.youtube.com/-r8d

What can you find on the channel?
✅ How to sew on a button
✅ How to quilt using old clothes
✅ Simple ways to redesign and upcycle garments
✅ Crafting souvenirs from wood and beads
✅ Knitting scarves, hats, and more
✅ Tips for growing vegetables in pots
✅ Educational content about climate change and sustainability

All videos are beginner-friendly, multilingual or with subtitles, and suitable for self-paced learning.

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📢 Share it with community centers, NGOs, volunteers, educators, and refugee support networks.

💙 Let’s raise our HANDS UP for skills, empowerment, and resilience.



http://www.youtube.com/-r8d

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31/07/2025

Create, play, make someone happy.

📿Small, colorful, round, square, diverse, ... simply beads, whose history dates back to the ancient past. They adorned numerous generations and also played an important role in ancient and religious societies.
🐚 💍Decorative objects made of various materials such as shells, pearls, stones, bones, shells, later glass, plastic, wood, fulfilled multiple functions in human existence. We still love them and seek them out as a common part of not only our outfits.
💎Beads, as the oldest forms of jewelry, entertain us and bring joy in many forms.

https://www.bluestreakcrystals.com/blogs/news/history-of-beads?srsltid=AfmBOooLY37sVk4pPUO-_crjXxqQW-WUOauidtNic_QnMdk38IZNT036

# DYI Accessories # Bead bracelets # Bead necklaces materials Insect Hotel

28/07/2025

Create, play, make someone happy.

Small, colorful, round, square, diverse, ... simply beads, whose history dates back to the ancient past. They adorned numerous generations and also played an important role in ancient and religious societies. Decorative objects made of various materials such as shells, pearls, stones, bones, shells, later glass, plastic, wood, fulfilled multiple functions in human existence. We still love them and seek them out as a common part of not only our outfits. Beads, as the oldest forms of jewelry, entertain us and bring joy in many forms.



https://www.bluestreakcrystals.com/blogs/news/history-of-beads?srsltid=AfmBOooLY37sVk4pPUO-_crjXxqQW-WUOauidtNic_QnMdk38IZNT036

27/07/2025

👉Support biodiversity- build a BUG HOUSE!

🐝Insect houses or also called Bug Hotels are the ideal tool to create shelter and nesting sites for native and migratory solitary insects. They help protect vulnerable pollinators and attract beneficial insects to gardens. Overall, this can preserve the diversity of insect species, which in ordinary gardens can reach 200 species.
🐞Insect hotels consist mainly of natural materials and are therefore not only suitable for fauna, but also beneficial as a secondary use of this potential. At the same time, it can represent a great activity to do and especially a useful product that can creatively fill the free time of individuals and delight those who get it in their garden or on their balcony.

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/how-and-why-create-backyard-bug-hotel

Hashtags House ecosystem habitats materials Insect Hotel

14/07/2025

👕Give Your Old Clothes a New Story!👚

Did you know that an old t-shirt can become a stylish tote bag? Or that worn-out jeans can be transformed into beautiful home decorations? Upcycling is not just about saving money—it's about unleashing creativity, learning valuable sewing skills, and making a positive impact on our planet.

📣Join us in exploring the art of transforming the old into the new. It's a wonderful way to build confidence and create unique items for yourself or to sell. Let's start this creative journey together!

10/07/2025

♻️ Before there was ‘upcycling’, there was a need, ingenuity and concern for resources.

The history of clothing recycling goes back much further than modern slogans about ecology and zero waste. In the past, every scrap of fabric had value: old clothes were remade, mended, and sewn into quilts and blankets. Damaged fabrics became a new raw material – not out of fashion, but out of common sense and respect for the work of the hands.

👗 Patchwork and quilts are not just beautiful handicrafts – they are a tradition of stories written in pieces of fabric. They are grandma's aprons, men's shirts, children's dresses – sewn into a new whole that still warms and reminds us of the past.
Today, we are returning to these values – by choice, not by necessity. In a world of overproduction and disposability, slow fashion and upcycling are acts of kindness towards the planet and the past.

🧵 Do you have an old blanket, tablecloth or T-shirt in your wardrobe? Turn them into something new – a quilt, a bag or a cushion. Give things a second life, just like our ancestors did – only with a new perspective and aesthetic.

07/07/2025

🧶 Calm and Community, One Stitch at a Time 🧘‍♀️

👉In a fast-paced world, the simple, rhythmic motion of knitting can be a powerful form of meditation. It helps reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve focus. But knitting is more than just a craft; it's a way to connect with a tradition passed down through generations and to build new friendships.

👉Whether you are making a warm scarf for a loved one or a cozy hat for yourself, every stitch is a step towards well-being and community.



https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240319123109.htm

04/07/2025

🧶 The history of knitting – a journey through the centuries

Did you know that knitting has a history dating back over a thousand years? The first known traces of this technique come from the 9th century in the Middle East, and knitting appeared in Europe as early as the Middle Ages. Initially, it was reserved for the elite and done by hand, often using bone or wooden needles.

The first knitting guilds were formed in the 16th century, and during the Industrial Revolution, knitting entered the mainstream thanks to knitting machines. In the 20th century, knitting gained popularity as a hobby and a form of artistic expression.

Today, it is experiencing a real renaissance – thanks to DIY trends, eco-friendly fashion and online communities, knitting connects generations and cultures.

Why is it worth knowing this history?

📚 It's a passion with tradition
🌍 It connects cultures and generations
🎨 It inspires creativity
🤝 It builds community

Immerse yourself in the world of knitting and discover its extraordinary history! 🧵

13/06/2025

Are you looking for inspiration to create extraordinary things from old clothes?
Do you want to gain practical digital skills that will help you care for the planet and develop your creativity?
Do you want to make your own souvenirs?

Check out our website ➡️ handsupproject.com, where you will find free educational materials, inspiring online courses and practical tips on how to give everyday materials a second life.

🌍 Together for the environment!

✂️ Together for creativity!

🤝 Together for integration!



Shelter international e.V.
Artika Akgün
Centrum Europejskich Inicjatyw Edukacyjnych
for Education and Regional Development - CERD

Small-scale partnerships in adult education (KA210-ADU) Project Title: Digital content to improve the hand skills of Ukrainian refugees Project Start Date: 01/04/2024 – Project End Date: 31/01/2026 National Agency of the Project: SK01 – Slovenská akademická asociácia pre medzinárodnú spolup...

13/09/2024

📢 Training in the framework of the HANDS UP project! 📢

Coming soon as part of the project HANDS UP: Digital content to improve the hand skills of Ukrainian refugees. The training will take place at the University of Business and Health Sciences in Lodz , from 8-10 October 2024.

🎯 The aim of the training is to develop skills to create asynchronous digital content to support refugee education. Participants will gain practical experience in designing infographics, creating animations, concept maps and working with image colouring tools. The programme will also cover making decisions on choosing the right technological tools and preparing for future developments in the field.

📅 Today we had an online meeting to discuss the most important organisational issues and prepare for three intensive days full of knowledge and practical workshops!

🌐 The training will cover the latest tools divided into categories: Web 01, Web 02, Web 03, Web 04 and Web 05, which will facilitate the design of learning materials in the digital world.
We are looking forward to meeting our partners from Slovakia, Turkey and Germany in person and working together on new innovative solutions in education!

📍 Venue: University of Business and Health Sciences, Łódź
📅 Date: 8-10 September 2024

See you at the training! 💻🎨📊

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