Partneship

TISWAF offers wide range of partnership opportunities for businesses, organizations and individuals seeking to promote their profile, products and services to a discerning and diverse national audience. All organizations partnering with us will benefit from a unique, well proven, and highly visible national event that celebrates Swahili culture, heritage, and traditions.

Partner Categories

  • Co – Organizer

This is a partner who will provide strategic support through funding (based on budget lines, needs, e.g. expert support or in kind donations) and execution engagements. SwahiliFest will open a call for partners to co-organize the event

  • Funding Partner

Organizations, institutions and/or individuals who will provide grants, donations and fiduciary support to meet the budgetary needs of the event will be considered under this category.

  • Sponsoring Partner

Organizations, institutions and/or individuals who will sponsor performing artistes, local entrepreneurs, and support certain Pre-Festival Events will fit in this category.

  • Corporate Partner

Commercial entities sponsoring a festival theme and/or sub-themes for the purpose of public engagement, corporate social responsibility or marketing in relation to their brand will secure a slot as Corporate Partner.

  • Event Host

Private and public entities interested in hosting Pre-Festival Events such as TV Interviews, local entrepreneurs and/or youth initiatives during the festival.

  • Activity Partner

Organizations, institutions and individuals interested in supporting the execution of specific event before or during the festival.

Want to Partner with Us?

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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions about Toronto International Swahili Festival (TISWAF)

TISWAF 2024 will be held on 1st-3rd Nov, 2024 at at HARBOUR FRONT, TORONTO, CANADA.

The festival grounds will be open from 0630 HRS to 1800 HRS. 

Yes, disabled people are very welcome and there is a disabled toilet at each toilet block.

Yes, if you would like to get a media pass to TISWAF 2024, please visit the Media Passes page and fill in the request form.  We will contact you as soon as possible to finalize the accreditation process.

Yes, if you would like to exhibit at TISWAF 2024, please  visit the Why Exhibit page and  fill the exhibition form. We will contact you as soon as possible to finalize the exhibition application  process.