Fashion for Peace

Nairobi, Kenya - May 2008

The most glamorous event of the year took place in Kenya on May 24th, 2008 in Nairobi National Park

The Festival of African Fashion and Arts (FAFA), in collaboration with the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), hosted Fashion for Peace, a fashion show and gala dinner bringing together some of Africa's world-famous fashion designers and models on the catwalk.

The FAFA international Fashion Show and Designer Exhibition showcased the best of Kenyan and African talent, to celebrate the continent's creativity and diversity as a call for peace.

FAFA's objective is to draw attention to the immense creativity and sophistication which exists in Kenya and on the African continent. Funds raised support the Alternatives to Violence Project, building non-violence skills and helping people process recent events in affected communities around Kenya.