Recycle Rework Reuse
Turning textile waste back into wearable product and teaching the techniques that make it possible.
Convene, Collaborate & Cultivate
African Fashion Foundation is our philanthropic initiative to create employment and promote African fashion.
The African Fashion Foundation was founded in 2012 by Roberta Annan. It convenes the people who make African fashion, connects them to the people who can grow it, and cultivates the skills and businesses that keep the industry on the continent.
Visit africanfashionfoundation.orgQuick Facts
- Alumni200
- Lives Impacted1000
- Initiatives30
- Grants Awarded$3.5m
- Careers Progressed60
How We Help
The Support Programme
- Internships — three to six months in New York City and Washington, DC
- Mentorships with established designers and business leaders
- Grants for materials, production and growth
- Insider opportunities across the global fashion industry
- Education and skills training
- A platform to reach buyers and audiences
Our Work
Initiatives
The Artisan Hub
Supporting the craftspeople whose skills underpin African fashion manufacturing.
Kayayei
Working with the young women who carry goods in Ghana’s markets, creating routes into skilled work.
The Loom Project
Preserving and modernising traditional weaving.
African Fashion In Focus
Documenting and promoting the designers shaping the continent’s fashion industry.
Scouting for Africa
Finding new design talent across the continent and bringing it to a global audience.
Contact Info
Get in Touch
with Us
- Phone:
- +233 (0) 302 935 194
- Headquartered:
- The Junction Business Hub, Arsenal Branch Road, Calebasses, Pamplemousses 20201, Mauritius
- Branch Office:
- One Airport Square, 7th floor, Airport City, Accra-Ghana