Pocket the Problem

In the summer term of 2008, London’s schoolgirls were challenged to ‘pocket the problem’, using their enterprising skills to raise awareness of issues close to their hearts

Participating teenagers filled the pockets of Clippykit bags with images and objects that spoke about issues they wanted to address as they explored the concept of fashion with a social conscious.

Issues included gun and knife crime, forced marriage, positive body image and respect for the elderly.

The project was the result of a partnership between Make Your Mark and award-winning entrepreneur Calypso Rose, founder of Clippykit. Calypso Rose is also a Make Your Mark Ambassador - see her inspiring story here and find out more about Clippykit here: www.clippykit.co.uk and www.pockettheproblem.org.uk

A public exhibition in central London shares the outcomes of the Pocket the Problem project. It coincides with Enterprise Week and is part of the first ever Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Dates: 20 November - 9 December 2008
Venue: Level 2 City Hall, Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA
Information: Visit www.london.gov.uk for travel details and opening hours.

Pocket the Problem in 2009

We hope more schools will be able to ‘Pocket the Problem’ in 2009. If you’d like to get involved - either by taking part through your school, or by becoming a sponsor please email: catherine@makeyourmark.org.uk