PARTNERSHIPS AT ECO FASHION WEEK AFRICA

Why Partners with us?

Oganizations, brands, institutions, and purpose led companies partner with Eco Fashion Week Africa because we are building one of Africa’s leading platforms at the intersection of fashion, sustainability, culture, education, and community impact.

Through our internationally recognised “No New Clothes Runway,” educational forums, clean ups, workshops, youth engagement programs, and cross continental collaborations, EFWA creates meaningful opportunities for brands to connect with conscious audiences while contributing to real environmental and social change.

Our work goes beyond the runway. We bring together designers, policymakers, creatives, educators, hospitality brands, sustainability leaders, media, and communities to reshape conversations around fashion consumption, textile waste, circularity, and African innovation.

With growing visibility across Africa and internationally through collaborations with global sustainability platforms, cultural institutions, universities, hospitality partners, and circular fashion networks, partnering with EFWA positions brands within a credible, future facing movement that values people, planet, creativity, and long term impact.

Whether through sponsorship, knowledge exchange, product partnerships, educational programming, hospitality collaborations, or community initiatives, we welcome partnerships that align with our vision of a more responsible and culturally conscious fashion industry.

Explore our full list of past and present partners HERE


  • Authentic engagement with designers, artisans, and communities
  • Alignment with circular fashion and sustainability values
  • Credible storytelling rooted in lived African contexts
  • Visibility across events, media, and education platforms
  • Long-term collaboration rather than one-off sponsorships

We welcome partnerships across a range of sectors, including:

Brands and Retailers
Organisations committed to ethical production, circular design, and responsible sourcing.

Financial Institutions and Corporates
Partners supporting sustainability, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

Development Organisations and NGOs
Institutions working across climate action, waste reduction, livelihoods, and education.

Governments and Policy Bodies
Public sector partners shaping sustainable production, trade, and environmental policy.

Educational and Research Institutions
Public sector partners shaping sustainable production, trade, and environmental policy.


Partnerships with Eco Fashion Week Africa may include:

  • Panel discussions and workshops
  • Designer and artisan development initiatives
  • Research and reporting collaborations
  • Community impact programmes
  • Media and storytelling partnerships
  • Event and runway collaborations

Each partnership is approached with care to ensure relevance, integrity, and shared impact.

Start that partnership conversation via partnerships@ecofashionweekafrica.com