No Cover. No Shame. No Apologies.
What Is MASK OFF WALK?
MASK OFF WALK is a public visibility action led by people living with visible differences and appearance-related conditions. It is a collective walk through city streets, not to ask for permission, sympathy, or charity, but to claim space, dignity, and presence.
This is where appearance becomes public truth.
Why MASK OFF WALK Exists
Across Africa, people are taught to:
- Cover their skin
- Hide their scars
- Alter their appearance
- Apologise for being seen
MASK OFF WALK rejects this conditioning.
It affirms that:
- Visibility is not arrogance
- Difference is not disorder
- Presence is not protest, it is a right
How MASK OFF WALK Works
- Community-led, not performance-led
- Open to people with visible differences, skin conditions, appearance-related challenges, families, and allies
- Held in different cities as part of ASWALK Festival activations
- Designed for dignity, safety, and collective care
MASK OFF WALK & ASWALK FESTIVAL
MASK OFF WALK operates as:
- A pre-festival activation
- A public-facing visibility action
- A bridge between community and society
Maiden edition is proposed in 2027, MASK OFF WALK will take place in multiple cities ahead of the main ASWALK Festival gathering.
Who Walks
- People with visible differences and skin conditions
- Families and caregivers
- Advocates and allies who walk with, not for
- Open to all. Do you have an appearance?
Keep a date with us, we will be updating here.
Participation details are announced ahead of each city activation.
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