Stitching Empowerment

Stitching a Gender Equal Future

Stitching Empowerment – Verein zur Förderung des Frauenempowerments und der Gemeinschaftsbildung durch Handarbeit
"Association for the Promotion of Women's Empowerment and Community Building through Handcraft"

Woman wearing crocheted top

Our Mission

To empower women through accessible handcraft skills that foster confidence, empowerment income potential, community connection, and personal agency. Every stitch builds confidence, skill, and solidarity.

What we do

Community & Connection
We bring people together through activities that foster belonging, confidence, and shared growth.Handcraft Skills Development
We run workshops in crochet, knitting, sewing, and other creative practices for women and marginalized communities.Capacity Building Trainings
We deliver trainings that strengthen practical skills, leadership, and professional development.Networking & Mentorship
We facilitate networking and mentoring programs that promote peer learning, guidance, and lasting connections.

Who we are

We are building a community where creativity empowers women. Volunteers are at the heart of our mission. Whether you can help with crochet workshops, social media, outreach, or event support, your time and skills make a real difference.
Become part of our journey. Share your passion, connect with women around the world, and help us stitch change, one loop at a time.

Get involved

Become part of our journey. Share your passion, connect with women around the world, and help us stitch change, one loop at a time.Or request a custom crochet piece. Every order helps us grow our community of empowered creators.

Our Story

We believe that even simple tools like a crochet hook can become powerful agents of change. Through the art of crochet and other handcrafts, we help women discover new skills, creativity, and confidence. Stitch by stitch, they build community, resilience, and sustainable futures.
Our goal is to uplift women, amplify their voices, and create spaces where they can connect, learn, and lead.
This journey begins with our own hands. Our founder, Alia, designs and crochets handmade pieces to help seed this vision. Each creation supports the foundation of Stitching Empowerment and models the values we champion: creativity, collaboration, and women-led empowerment.
These early efforts are a glimpse of what’s ahead: a growing network of women creating with purpose and leading with strength.

Our Mission

To empower women through accessible handcraft skills and capacity-building training that fosters confidence, empowerment income potential, community connection, and personal agency. Every stitch weaves growth, strength, and belonging.

Our Objectives

1. Build skills and confidence
We offer workshops in crochet, leadership, entrepreneurship, and digital learning that open doors to new opportunities.
2. Create community
We bring women together through shared creativity — from local meetups to global collaborations.
3. Connect across cultures
We partner with organizations worldwide to exchange ideas and foster solidarity among women everywhere.
4. Amplify women’s voices
We share stories, resources, and experiences that inspire visibility, agency, and empowerment.
5. Sustain and grow
We ensure inclusive access and long-term impact through memberships, partnerships, and community support.

Alia

Alia Flanigan
CEO & Founder

Alia

Christopher Bowers
Co-Founder

Our Volunteers

Our volunteers are the backbone of SEVA. Each person helps shape our direction through their expertise, background, and interests. Their diverse skills, experience, and passions strengthen our work while supporting their own skill development, capacity, and personal and professional growth.

Get Involved

Join Our Team of Volunteers
We are building a community where creativity empowers women. Volunteers are at the heart of our mission. Whether you can help with crochet workshops, social media, outreach, or event support, your time and skills make a real difference.
Become part of our journey. Share your passion, connect with women around the world, and help us stitch change, one loop at a time.Fill out our volunteer form below to tell us how you would like to contribute. Every bit of support brings us closer to empowering more women globally.

Contact Us

Every order helps us grow our community of empowered creators.
Request a custom crochet piece using the contact form below!
Or reach out with any message, idea, or question.

Imprint

Stitching Empowerment
Vienna, AustriaCEO: Alia FlaniganContact
Mail: [email protected]
URL: https://www.stitchingempowerment.orgBank Details
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Privacy Policy

Last updated 12/16/2025This privacy notice for Stitching Empowerment (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our“), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process“) your information when you use our services (“Services“), such as when you:- Visit our website at https://stitchingempowerment.org/, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
- Engage with us in other related ways ― including any sales, marketing, or eventsQuestions or concerns?
Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].What personal information do we process?
When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with Stitching Empowerment and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us to express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, or when you participate in activities on the Services.Do we process any sensitive personal information?
We do not process sensitive personal information.How do you process my information?
We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so.

Resources Coming

Upcoming Events:Crochet Workshops:
22 February 2026