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African Fashion Foundation
The African Fashion Foundation (AFF) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering fashion designers and creative professionals from Africa and its diaspora. It focuses on enhancing their success in the global fashion industry through educational and professional development opportunities.
Overview
What African Fashion Foundation does
What African Fashion Foundation is
The African Fashion Foundation (AFF) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering fashion designers and creative professionals from Africa and its diaspora. It focuses on enhancing their success in the global fashion industry through educational and professional development opportunities.
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Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2012
- Approximate age
- About 14 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
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African Fashion Foundation as a community
Community overview
The African Fashion Foundation (AFF) was founded by Roberta Annan and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The organization aims to bridge the gap between Africa's creative talent and the global fashion industry by empowering designers and creative professionals from Africa and its diaspora.
Community focus
AFF invests in the development of the African fashion industry through various programs and initiatives. Their focus includes education, sustainability, talent development, and community engagement. They collaborate with established players in the fashion industry to support the success of the African creative economy.
Member value
Members benefit from access to educational opportunities, industry insights, and networking with established fashion professionals. The foundation supports emerging designers through various initiatives and scholarships.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Africa
Community activity
- Annual events
- 2
Events and activity
Recurring events include The AFF Industry Retreat, an annual gathering for stakeholders in the African fashion industry, and The ASOHOM Gala, which showcases African designers. The organization also conducts ongoing initiatives like The Industry Visit focused on sustainable practices.
Notable members
Roberta Annan, Founder & Executive Director; Elisabeth Morzadec, Program Director; Julius Quansah Yankson, Digital Strategist; Lupo Lanzara, Board Member; Waridi Schrobsdorff, Board Member; Adenike Adebayo-Makinde, Board Member; Sara Sozzani Maino, Board Member.
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What to know about African Fashion Foundation
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
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