F/SOS is a non-profit association dedicated to photography, solidarity, and social impact. We develop cultural, educational, and artistic projects that use photography as a tool for awareness, inclusion, and positive change.
How Can I Support the Association?
You can support F/SOS by becoming a member, making a donation, partnering with us, or participating in our initiatives and events. Every form of support helps sustain our projects and social mission.
How Can I Get Involved?
There are many ways to get involved, from joining our causes and volunteering, to collaborating as an artist, educator, or institutional partner. F/SOS is built on shared commitment and collective action.
The mission of F/SOS is to promote photography as a social, cultural, and educational force, supporting projects that address solidarity, inclusion, environmental awareness, and social responsibility through visual storytelling.
Yes. F/SOS is a non-profit association. All resources, partnerships, and donations are reinvested in cultural, educational, and social projects aligned with our mission.
You can apply to become a member by contacting us through the website. Membership allows you to actively support the association, participate in initiatives, and contribute to the development of our projects.
Donations can be made directly through our website using the donation options available. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps support our ongoing and future initiatives.
F/SOS develops exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, social photography projects, artist exchanges, and community-focused initiatives that combine photography with social impact.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with photographers, artists, educators, and researchers who share our values. Collaboration opportunities vary depending on each project and open call.
F/O – The Exchange Program is an international initiative that promotes cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and mobility between photographers, institutions, and communities across borders.
Most F/SOS events, exhibitions, and talks are open to the public, and many are free of charge. Specific access details are always shared on our website and communication channels.
F/SOS is the association behind the F/262 Photography Festival. The festival reflects the association’s mission by combining photography, education, social engagement, and public access to culture.
Yes. We work with public institutions, cultural organizations, NGOs, and companies that align with our values. Partnerships may include sponsorship, co-production, educational support, or social impact initiatives.
F/SOS is based in Portugal but develops national and international projects. Our activities often involve cross-border collaboration and international partners.
You can contact F/SOS through the contact form on the website or via email. We aim to respond as quickly as possible and welcome all inquiries related to collaboration, membership, and support.
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