Wear Her Story Opens Applications for Young Women Aged 16-25
Applications are now open for Wear Her Story, a free cross-border creative programme from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and Glow NI that will help young women aged 16 to 25 explore fashion, heritage, wellbeing and emerging digital technologies.
Funded through PEACEPLUS Changemakers, the free 15-month initiative will provide participants with opportunities to explore cultural identity, creativity and wellbeing through digital fashion, digital fabrication and immersive storytelling. No previous experience is needed—just an interest in being creative, meeting new people and learning new skills.
Taking place across Dundalk, Belfast and Dublin from September 2026 to December 2027, the programme has been designed to encourage creativity, confidence-building and personal development while helping participants develop valuable digital and creative skills.
Participants will explore a wide range of innovative topics, including:
- Digital fashion and animation
- 3D printing and laser cutting
- 3D scanning for virtual worlds
- AR filters and virtual try-ons
- Recycled fashion and textile design with paper
- Immersive worlds and virtual galleries
You will take part in creative bootcamps, museum visits, wellbeing and entrepreneurship activities, monthly online meet-ups and a final exhibition in December 2027.
What’s Included in the Programme
- All workshops, materials and resources
- Transport to activities in Dundalk, Belfast and Dublin
- Lunches and refreshments
- Museum visits in Belfast and Dublin
- Opportunities to meet artists and inspiring female role models
- A participation certificate for your CV
- A creative sketchbook journal
- A branded Wear Her Story sweatshirt
You will build confidence, develop career-ready creative and digital skills, make new friends and help shape the programme through your ideas and feedback. Relaxed, one-hour online creative meet-ups will also take place each month.
Key Dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 25 September 2026 | Induction Day and Mini Launch |
| 9 October 2026 | Dublin Museum Visit |
| 14 November 2026 | Belfast Museum Visit |
| 10 December 2026 | Ideation Day |
| 28–29 January 2027 | Digital Fashion Bootcamp |
| 1–2 April 2027 | Digital Fabrication Bootcamp |
| 17–18 June 2027 | AR Filters and Virtual Try-On Bootcamp |
| 27–28 August 2027 | Virtual Gallery Bootcamp |
| 22 October 2027 | Wellbeing Day |
| 3 December 2027 | Final Showcase |
How to Apply
Applications are now open, and interested participants can complete the online application form. The closing date for applications is 11th September 2026.
