Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 206 Ghana Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events More Articles You Would Love Marianne Fassler @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015, Day 1 – South Africa #MBFWJ Plus Size Designer Makioba Releases April’17 Look Book Themed ‘The Body Positivity Issue’ On November 12th 2018, the Ethical Fashion Initiative alongside African Fashion Fund and the European Commission (EC) launched a One Hundred Million Euro Fund (100million) the Impact Fund For Africa (IFFA) a new investment fund meant to support African creatives working in the fashion and lifestyle industries. (like for instant fb updates) The launch took place in Paris during the Paris Peace Forum, an initiative by French President Emmanuel Macron, with the attendance of over 84 Heads of States, The United Nations Secretary-General and many dignitaries, the proposed fund will address the investments needed to leverage the power of creative and cultural industries to expand the social capital of Sub-Saharan African countries. This launch included a unique fashion show featuring three African designers on the 13th November (13-13:30, Agora), the designers were Duaba Serwa, Sophie Zinga and Chocolate by Kwaku Bediako It was immediately followed by an interactive press-pitch led by Ms. ANNAN. The Impact Fund for Africa (IFFA) will be managed by Roberta Annan’s Capital Partners (RACP). For over ten years the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) has invested in refining production systems that enable production with community groups of micro-entrepreneurs in target countries. Working in the luxury and lifestyle sectors supporting international companies such as Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney source high-quality and ethically-produced artisanal goods from some of the developing world’s most difficult environments. AFF Founder, Roberta Annan says: “I thrilled about this partnership with the EFI and the EU. I believe it will give African brands the indispensable funding and resources to participate competitively in the global fashion economy.” View this post on Instagram TEASER! Designs by yours truly. Fashion for @parispeaceforum with @roberta.annan, ITC, EC, @zinga_by_sophiezinga , @menayedonkor, Fred Deegbe, @duabaserwa. Shoes by @heeltheworldglobal #AFF #AfricanFashionFund #AfricanFashion #FashionForPeace A post shared by Chocolate by Kwaku Bediako (@chocolateclothesgh) on Nov 14, 2018 at 2:56am PST affafrican fashionafrican fashion fundfashion showroberta annan Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... Looking For Ghanaian Kente Bridal Inspiration? Look No Further Nanice Gorgeous AI Wedding... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.