Adaorah okocha
Adaorah is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and creative leader passionate about uplifting youth and communities of color through art, fashion, and innovation. She is the founder and creative director of Odi Iche, a West African-inspired fashion brand and nonprofit initiative that creates opportunities for emerging creatives. With a background in healthcare and business management, Adaorah blends creativity with strategic thinking to design projects that inspire, empower, and drive meaningful social impact.
Stitching Self
Stitching Self is a creative wellness workshop for women of color that uses sewing and textile arts to explore mental health, self-expression, and community connection. Participants engage in hands-on creative activities, building confidence and fostering a safe, supportive space to share experiences, reflect, and practice self-care.
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
The workshop runs over two sessions, each featuring guided sewing activities, wellness exercises, and group discussions to support mental health, self-expression, and community connection.
Project Impact
Stitching Self empowers women of color by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and creative expression. Participants leave with handmade projects, new coping strategies, and strengthened connections to a supportive community.
Project Mission
Our mission is to support mental health among women of color through creativity, self-expression, and community connection, promoting well-being, confidence, and empowerment through art and shared experiences.
Project Team
Led by Adaorah, supported by wellness facilitators and volunteer mentors.
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