Skip Universe contestants touring Israel in advance of the level of competition in Eilat on December 12 modeled for a Hanukkah manner demonstrate produced by Haboydem, a Jerusalem secondhand clothing store and women’s rehabilitation middle.
Parading across the picket platform of Jerusalem’s Very first Station complex, was Miss Turkey in pink flounces and beat boots, Skip China in gray sequins, and other contestants in an array of finery from the “pre-loved” apparel that the social project sells, explained general supervisor Eris Avihod.
Haboydem encourages wise shopper conduct, to display that dressing in secondhand garments does not mean compromising on high-quality or tendencies, reported Haboydem stylist Stephanie Strauch.
“Many of our Haboydem shoppers come to us for ideological explanations, whilst other individuals come to support and motivate our staff for the duration of their rehabilitation,” said Strauch. “Although quite a few of our shoppers do so from selection and ideology, other individuals are typically financially motivated.”
Haboydem is a social venture of Rehabilitation and Integration — Shaf Yativ — a non-income organization that sells second-hand garments and gives employment coaching for folks with disabilities, specially those recovering from challenges relating to psychological wellbeing.
Each individual staff has a customized rehabilitation system, described CEO Man Avihod, made with the organization’s in-personnel occupational therapist or social worker, with work expertise in quick shifts when required.