African Fashion Show PDX

African Fashion Show PDX The African Fashion Show PDX is the premier fundraising event for the Firmina Foundation. African Fashion show coming to Portland Oregon in 2023.

Our Next Event is April 18th from 3:00pm -7:00pm. 18110 SE 34th St., Vancouver, WA 98683 Meet Rukshana Triem the Founder. Rukshana has a huge Hunger to serve, to bring deep connection to transformation women all around the world. Rukshana Hafez Triem is an Author, inspirational Speaker, and CEO of a Womens Lifestyle Coaching LLC. Her journey started in Zambia living in a Refugee camp. Due to Traum

a and overcoming her sexual abuse past, she was able to create a comfortable lifestyle that supports her family. She shares her story with others as she travels around the world, doing public speaking, workshops and Retreat and her New Mission Building schools in Africa, in Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia.

05/11/2026

Guess How much we have raised from the AFS 2026????

05/05/2026

Come celebrate with the locals,
Sing, dance, celebrate life the village style. Meeting on May 16th at 10:00 am on Google
Meet.

We’d love to personally invite you to something very different from a typical trip.This isn’t a vacation — it’s a purpos...
05/05/2026

We’d love to personally invite you to something very different from a typical trip.

This isn’t a vacation — it’s a purpose-driven experience in Malawi and Mozambique that very few people ever get to be part of.

We’re keeping this experience intentionally small and intimate… and at this point, there are only 5 spots remaining.

This is a fully guided journey where everything is thoughtfully curated — so you can be present, connect deeply, and take it all in.

During this experience, you’ll:

• Visit the villages we support through Firmina Foundation and meet the children and families whose lives are being impacted
• Experience real, everyday culture — the food, the music, the community — nothing staged or curated for tourists
• Have custom African clothing designed just for you
• Build meaningful connections with both the local community and the group traveling alongside you

What makes this truly special is that you’re not just observing — you’re participating in something that creates lasting impact.

To share all the details, we’re hosting a private Google Meet where we’ll walk through the full itinerary, what to expect, and how to secure one of the remaining spots.

If you feel called to this experience not just one but two countries , respond to this post and we’ll send you the details.

Join us Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM on Google Meet.

You can take a lot of trips in your life… but very few will truly change you.

This is one of them.

Thank you for being part of the 5th Annual African Fashion Show.To our incredible Designers, sponsors, vendors, makeup a...
04/19/2026

Thank you for being part of the 5th Annual African Fashion Show.

To our incredible Designers, sponsors, vendors, makeup artists, volunteers, and ticket holders—this wouldn’t have been possible without you. You helped make this our biggest success yet.

We’re so grateful for each of you.

The African Fashion Show PDX is more than a runway show. It is a movement to support education for children who deserve ...
04/17/2026

The African Fashion Show PDX is more than a runway show. It is a movement to support education for children who deserve every opportunity to learn and grow.

Through the work of the Firmina Foundation, this event helps expand educational access in rural communities in Africa.
If attending the show is not possible this year, please consider supporting the mission with a donation.

Together, we can help create brighter futures.

Donate here:
https://bit.ly/4icFRCM

Education is one of the most powerful tools we can give the next generation.The African Fashion Show PDX supports the in...
04/17/2026

Education is one of the most powerful tools we can give the next generation.

The African Fashion Show PDX supports the incredible work of the Firmina Foundation, helping bring education to children in underserved communities across Africa.

Even if you cannot attend the show on April 18th, you can still make an impact.

A small donation can help change a child’s future.

Donate here:
https://bit.ly/4icFRCM

Effie Amonoo is the designer and creative director behind EFFAM, a clothing and accessories brand rooted in individualit...
04/17/2026

Effie Amonoo is the designer and creative director behind EFFAM, a clothing and accessories brand rooted in individuality, elegance, and purposeful design. Her work celebrates the belief that style is deeply personal—if it speaks to you, then it belongs to you.

Drawing rich inspiration from her Ghanaian heritage, Effie’s designs honor the cultural significance of fabric as a storytelling medium. From the globally recognized kente cloth to traditional prints, batik, and tie-dye, each textile carries history, identity, and meaning. In Ghana, fabric is more than material—it is language, legacy, and connection.

For Effie, this connection is deeply personal. Among her most treasured possessions are authentic, handwoven kente cloths passed down from her grandmother to her mother, and now to her. These pieces are not only heirlooms but symbols of lineage, resilience, and pride.

Through every design, Effie carries that legacy forward—sharing the beauty, depth, and significance of African fashion with the world, one intentional piece at a time.

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