A clothes donation becomes a shop with a social purpose
A red collection box is only the front door of Kopche. The Skopje Red Cross project receives clothes, sorts them and gives wearable items another route into use. That takes space, people and a practical way to match stock to different needs.
MK North MacedoniaIn practice. Kopche connects clothing donations with affordable retail and Red Cross support in Skopje.
What to keep in view
Check the Red Cross for current donation locations and eligibility for assistance.
Two ways out of the sorting room
The project’s account distinguishes affordable second-hand retail from clothing support for people referred through social programmes. Shopping and receiving assistance can happen through the same operation without making them the same transaction. The value comes from organising each step from donation to use.
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