Partner with us at ASWALK Festival
ASWALK Festival is a flagship community initiative of The Appearance Positive (TAP), created to advance appearance positivity, psychosocial well-being, and visibility for people living with skin conditions, visible differences, and appearance-related concerns.
We partner with organisations, institutions, creatives, and individuals who believe that appearance diversity deserves dignity, representation, and care, not correction or concealment.
WHY PARTNER WITH ASWALK FESTIVAL?
ASWALK Festival is not a one-off event.
It is a travelling, evolving platform rooted in lived experience, culture, dialogue, and collective visibility.
Partnering with ASWALK means aligning with:
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A people-first, psychosocially grounded approach to appearance
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Community-led programming with depth and credibility
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Thoughtful, non-tokenistic inclusion
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A growing movement shaping how appearance is understood in Africa
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome partnerships across different levels and forms, including:
Community & Civil Society Partners
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Grassroots organisations
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Patient and advocacy groups
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Youth and community networks
Institutional & Development Partners
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Foundations and donors
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Multilateral and bilateral organisations
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Academic and research institutions
Corporate & Brand Partners
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Brands committed to genuine inclusion
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Organisations seeking meaningful community engagement
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Employers and industry leaders interested in psychosocial well-being
Creative & Cultural Partners
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Artists, filmmakers, storytellers
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Cultural institutions and festivals
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Media platforms and publishers
HOW PARTNERS CAN ENGAGE
Partnerships may include collaboration, co-creation, volunteering on:
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ASWALK Festival programming
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Africa Appearance Summit (AAS) — the festival’s knowledge and dialogue platform
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MASK OFF WALK — community visibility actions held in different cities
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Workshops, storytelling, and psychosocial engagement
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Research, learning, and documentation
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Media and public awareness initiatives
Each partnership is shaped intentionally, with clarity around roles, values, and outcomes.
OUR PARTNERSHIP VALUES
We prioritise partners who share our commitment to:
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Respect for lived experience
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Ethical storytelling and representation
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Psychosocial well-being
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Cultural sensitivity and African context
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Long-term impact over visibility-only engagement
START A CONVERSATION
ASWALK Festival is currently in its foundational phase, and we are open to thoughtful, values-aligned partnerships.
To explore collaboration, sponsorship, or support:
📩 aswalkfestival@gmail.com
📲 @ASWALKFestival
