F/SoS Stories of Solidarity
A social impact initiative of the F/262 Photography Festival.
F/SoS stands for more than just aperture. It stands for focus, urgency, and Stories of Solidarity.
Launched as the social impact platform of the F/262 Photography Festival, F/SoS is dedicated to photography that does more than look beautiful — it listens, connects, and serves.
We believe that the act of making an image can also be an act of care. That a camera can be a bridge between people, not a wall. And that by creating with intention, photographers can give voice to those often left out of the frame.
What We Do
F/SoS supports and celebrates photography that engages with social, emotional, and community-based themes.
We create space for stories that matter — stories of resilience, inclusion, identity, and change.
Our initiatives include:
Collaborations with local and global NGOs
Workshops and visual storytelling programs for underserved communities
Exhibitions and campaigns that explore social justice, climate, migration, aging, and human–animal connection
A dedicated award that honors photography as a tool for solidarity
While the roots of this initiative can be found in past projects like Renaissance Pawtraits, A Idade Importa, and a recent campaign with CERCI de Braga, F/SoS is about looking ahead — building something lasting that grows with each edition of F/262.
The F/262 – Stories of Solidarity Award
This award celebrates photography with purpose.
Open to artists working across documentary, conceptual, and participatory practices, the F/262 – Stories of Solidarity Award honors work that is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to making a difference.
We’re looking for projects that shine a light on the unseen, that reflect lived experiences, and that help reframe how we see one another — whether through portraits, personal narratives, or bold, visual storytelling.
Eligible themes include (but are not limited to):
Community empowerment and inclusion
Identity, migration, and belonging
Aging, disability, and mental health
Climate and environmental justice
Animal welfare or interspecies narratives
Collaborations with marginalized communities
The selected project will be exhibited at F/262 and featured as part of the F/SoS platform, with opportunities for further collaboration and impact development.
Submit your work via the F/262 Open Call
Who We're Looking to Partner With
To launch the F/SoS initiative in its first edition, we’re identifying a small number of international and local NGOs that align with our values.
We’re actively seeking collaborations with NGOs, cultural institutions, and grassroots organizations that share a vision for change through creativity.
If you’re part of an organization working in the fields of:
Social inclusion
Education through the arts
Environmental or animal advocacy
Mental health and wellbeing
…we want to hear from you.
Let’s build something together — whether it’s an exhibition, a co-created campaign, or a community-based photo program.
Become a partner
Support the Mission
Photography can build empathy. But only if we give it the structure and space to do so.
Whether you’re an artist, organization, sponsor, or simply someone who believes in the power of image-making as a tool for change we invite you to be part of F/SoS.