Who We Are

The Global Creative Sustainability Foundation (GCSF) is an independent international foundation based in Amsterdam, dedicated to advancing sustainability through the power of creativity, culture, and innovation. From fashion weeks to climate storytelling, we unite global partners to build a future where circularity, equity, and imagination thrive.

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Our Mission

To foster sustainable development, circular economy, and social innovation through creative disciplines such as fashion, art, heritage, technology, design, and storytelling.

Our Vision

A world where creative and cultural expression drive meaningful, lasting progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We work with:

• Governments & Municipalities

• Designers, Artists & Storytellers

• Diaspora Networks

• Universities & Research Institutions

• Cultural and Innovation Hubs

• International Institutions (EU, UN, AU)

What is Creative Sustainability?

It means using creativity as a tool for systemic change. From zero-waste fashion to climate-conscious festivals, we bring art and innovation together to build the new cultural economy.

What we do

GCSF supports and powers multiple international projects that align creativity with sustainability.

These include:

Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam (AFWA)

A cultural diplomacy platform aligning African fashion with the UN SDGs and global blue economy agendas. Focus: Sustainable fashion, youth empowerment, climate resilience, diaspora cooperation

Creative Arts Sustainability Exhibition (CASE)

An annual exhibition and summit in Amsterdam, uniting global partners around circular design, art, innovation, and inclusive creative industries.

Blue Fashion Incubator

Supporting designers from coastal African cities in creating marine-inspired, zero-waste fashion collections.

Diaspora Mentorship & Youth Innovation

Linking diaspora professionals with emerging creatives across Africa and Europe.

Cultural Heritage & Climate Storytelling

Amplifying indigenous narratives and cultural memory through artistic mediums that inform and inspire.Schrijf je tekst hier...

Why It Matters

The climate crisis, inequality, and social fragmentation demand more than policies. They demand imagination, inclusion, and culture. GCSF answers that call through:

• Actionable creativity

• Grassroots capacity building

• Intercontinental partnerships

• Cultural regeneration

Our partners 

Get Involved

Donors & Funders
Your support powers initiatives that reach from the docks of Dakar to the catwalks of Amsterdam.

Designers & Artists
Apply for showcases, residencies, and grants.

Partners & Municipalities
Let’s co-create sustainable and inclusive futures through culture.

Institutions & Think Tanks
Collaborate with us on knowledge exchange, policy innovation, and cultural programming.

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