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The CIAAC in Action
The International Center for Contemporary African Arts and Culture (CIAAC) is much more than a space for reflection. It is a laboratory for concrete action that materializes its vision through transformative initiatives. Our approach is pragmatic: identify needs, mobilize our expertise, and create lasting synergies.
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF ACTION
Every CIAAC project stems from a conviction: contemporary African culture is a powerful driver of development, innovation, and influence. We build bridges between traditions and modernity, between ancestral know-how and tomorrow's technologies, between local creators and international markets.
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Identity & Meaning
AWALÉ evokes respect for traditions, culture and nature. It is a deep African identity that draws inspiration from the past to create the future.
Vision
To position Africa as a global benchmark for sustainable, innovative and ethical fashion and art.
Assignment
AWALÉ is an engine of innovation that reinvents the rules through an approach that respects the environment and communities.
Creative Innovation
We blend African textile heritage with contemporary technologies to create bold and visionary designs. From digital design to innovative textile printing, the CIAAC supports creators exploring new artistic languages while respecting African cultural identity. Here, tradition becomes a source of invention, and innovation a tool for transmission.
Sustainability & Ecology
We value the use of natural, local, and responsibly sourced fibers to reduce the environmental impact of textile production. Through eco-designed practices and active public awareness campaigns, the CIAAC encourages conscious consumption that respects resources and ancestral know-how. Creating beauty, creating sustainability, creating for tomorrow.
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Ethics & Networking
We are working to build a fair and transparent ecosystem for cultural and creative entrepreneurs. By facilitating networking, business opportunities, and access to international markets, the CIAAC supports responsible value chains where every stakeholder has a place. Ethics thus becomes a driver of growth and influence.
Join the AWALÉ adventure
Whether you are a visionary creator or a committed organization, let's connect to build the future together.
L'Afrique de demain s'écrit avec vous.
Awalê 2026 est une initiative collective qui célèbre l'unité, l'héritage africain et un mode de vie durable. Nous recherchons des créateurs. Artisans, artistes et agents du secteur créatif et bien-être, prêts à valoriser le "Made in Africa" et à inspirer les générations futures. L'événement se tiendra au Bénin du "4 au 6 décembre 2026 à Cotonou."