Support F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais
Stories of Solidarity
F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais is a non-profit cultural association that uses photography and visual storytelling as tools for education, social connection, and environmental awareness.
Through long-term programs, partnerships, and public initiatives, F/SOS supports artists, communities, and emerging voices in photography. The association is the founding and producing body of F/262 – Festival Internacional de Fotografia, alongside educational, social, and environmental projects developed throughout the year.
As a non-profit organization, F/SOS exists through collective support. Every contribution helps us remain independent, accessible, and committed to long-term cultural and social impact.
Why Support F/SOS
Supporting F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais means:
Enabling artistic and documentary projects rooted in territory, memory, and identity
Investing in education and opportunities for students and emerging creators
Using photography as a tool for inclusion, dialogue, and environmental responsibility
Sustaining cultural and social work beyond the festival calendar
Your support helps transform ideas into actions, and images into shared experiences.
How to Be Part of F/SOS
There are different ways to be part of F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais.
Membership is about belonging and continuity. By becoming a member, you help sustain our work throughout the year, including the development of F/262 and our social, educational, and environmental programs.
Membership is annual, and each level reflects a different way of staying close to the association.
Membership (annual)
Supporter
€15 / year
For those who want to show support and stay informed.
Association newsletter with project updates
Early access to program announcements and open calls
This level is intentionally simple and open to everyone.
Friend of F/SOS
€35 / year
For those who want to stay close and support independent cultural work.
All Supporter benefits
Name listed on the F/SOS website
Member of F/SOS
€75 / year
For those who want to take a more active part in the life of the association.
All Friend benefits
Invitations to guided exhibition visits and public programs
Priority access to talks, workshops, and special events
Access to selected member-only moments during F/262
Patron
€150 / year
For those who want to play a key role in sustaining F/SOS over time.
All Member benefits
Personal invitations to openings and informal gatherings
Curated encounters with artists, curators, or educators
Recognition in F/262 catalogues and association publications
Direct support of education, community, or environmental initiatives
SEED
Stay informed, stay connected
(€15 billed annually)
FRAME
Close to the work
FOCUS
Really close
PATRON
Sustaining the future
Membership contributions directly support the cultural, educational, and social mission of F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais.
If you would like to contribute at a different level, or explore other ways of supporting the association, please contact us.
Support a Program
You may also choose to support a specific F/SOS program or area of impact:
F/262 – Festival Internacional de Fotografia
Supporting exhibitions, public programming, and international artistic exchange.Next Gen
Education, mentorship, and opportunities for students and emerging photographers.Stories of Solidarity
Community-based projects using photography for social inclusion and collective storytelling.Analog Lab
Hands-on workshops focused on material culture, alternative processes, and shared learning.Environmental Actions
Tree planting, clean-ups, circular production practices, and sustainability initiatives.
Each contribution helps turn long-term commitments into tangible action.
Make a Donation
You can support F/SOS through a one-time or recurring donation.
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps us:
Keep exhibitions and activities accessible to diverse audiences
Support artists, educators, and community partners
Reduce environmental impact through circular practices
Strengthen long-term social and educational programs
Donations can be directed to general support or to a specific program.
Institutional and Corporate Support
F/SOS collaborates with institutions, foundations, and companies that share our commitment to culture, education, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Partnerships may support:
Artistic production and exhibitions
Educational and youth-focused initiatives
Community and environmental projects
International collaborations and residencies
For institutional partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, or tailored collaborations, please contact us directly or consult our partnership dossier.
Transparency and Commitment
F/SOS – Stories of Solidarity is a registered non-profit association dedicated to cultural access, education, environmental responsibility, and social impact.
The association works in close collaboration with municipalities, schools, NGOs, cultural institutions, and international networks. Principles of sustainability and circular economy are integrated into how projects are conceived, produced, and shared.
Join the Community
F/SOS exists because people choose to care, participate, and support long-term cultural work.
If our mission resonates with you, whether as a member, donor, or partner, we would be very happy to welcome you into the F/SOS community.
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Produced by F/262 & Associação F/SOS
With the support of:
May 15 – September 25, 2026 Caldas da Rainha & Óbidos, Portugal · View map
About F/262
F/262 is an international photography festival rooted in Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos, Portugal.
Through exhibitions, talks, education, and public installations, the festival engages contemporary photography with place, community, and the world we share.
©2026 F/262 – Festival Internacional de Fotografia
Produced by Associação F/SOS – Fotografia, Solidariedade e Obras Sociais