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"We're on a mission to promote psychosocial well-being, embrace an appearance-positive culture, and cultivate a positive body image for Sub-Saharan Africans with visible differences and appearance concerns, empowering them through creative digital communications."
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OUTERSAC Conversations & Body Positive Workshops that transform. Join us for a journey of empowerment, self-discovery, and positive change. Through insightful discussions and transformative workshops, we will ignite and nurture body positive culture and body confidence. Are you ready to engage, evolve, and elevate?

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Hey there, YAAstars! We’re YAA (Youngsters Appearance Africa), a dynamic group of young folks hailing from all corners of Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍 Our fire? To craft a more inclusive, appearance-positive Africa through our very own personal stories and experiences with visible differences.

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Ogo Maduewesi

Founder
Meet Ogo Maduewesi: Champion of Resilience and Social Change Ogo Maduewesi is a beacon of resilience and a catalyst for social transformation. She’s a passionate impact storyteller, a patient leader, and a Body-Positive advocate. Her life’s mission revolves around inspiring and uplifting the psychosocial well-being of Sub-Saharan Africans who face skin issues, visible differences and appearance concerns. Within the Vitiligo community, Ogo is a trailblazer, recognized globally as the driving force behind the Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF), Africa’s pioneering patient-driven organization for Vitiligo. Over the past 15 years, she has inspired countless individuals and fostered a strong network of Vitiligo support groups across Sub-Saharan Africa. Ogo was a very significant influence in the establishment of World Vitiligo Day, celebrated every June 25th. But Ogo’s journey took an unexpected turn, a temporary step away from the spotlight for a few years. Now, she’s back, fueled by unyielding determination and a renewed passion to make a profound impact. Through her social enterprise, Outer Shell Africa Communications (OUTERSAC), Ogo harnesses her expertise in digital media and social entrepreneurship to provide a platform that champions self-love, body confidence, and positive body image. Beyond her creative ventures, Ogo’s influence extends globally. As a founding board member of the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (IADPO), she collaborates with stakeholders worldwide to address the needs of those living with dermatological conditions. Ogo Maduewesi is an Ashoka fellow and a Commonwealth Professional Fellow, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the body confidence and body positive movement. Her indomitable spirit and innovative vision inspire individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. With each project she takes on, Ogo envisions a world where uniqueness is celebrated, and everyone is embraced for their true beauty. Join us on this transformative journey led by Ogo Maduewesi as she continues to reshape narratives and create a more inclusive society.

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