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Enter the Conversation

Institutions become meaningful through relationships. A consequential relationship often begins with something as simple as a message.

Famuya Wale So welcomes serious inquiries from individuals and institutions interested in its research, publishing, programs, ideas, and wider mission.

“If our work raises a question, suggests a possibility, or creates a reason to work together, we welcome the conversation.

CONTACT FWS

General Inquiries

For general questions about FWS, its mission, activities, publications, or institutional development.

DIRECT YOUR INQUIRY

Please select the purpose of your inquiry so we can direct it to the right team.

FOR AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS

Publishing Inquiries

FWS Publishing seeks serious work that contributes to knowledge, public understanding, human development, and intellectual exchange.

Information on manuscript submissions, proposals, editorial priorities, translations, rights, and publication partnerships will be available in the Publishing section.

FOR RESEARCHERS & SCHOLARS

FWS welcomes intellectual exchange with researchers and scholars whose work intersects with our domains.

Possible inquiries may concern:

✓Research collaboration
✓Working papers
✓Data and knowledge exchange
✓Conferences and dialogues
✓Visiting scholarship
✓Future fellowships
✓Publication opportunities
✓Institutional research partnerships

“ An inquiry is an invitation to conversation, not a guarantee of institutional affiliation or support.

FOR INSTITUTIONS

Organizations interested in working with FWS may contact us regarding:

✓Joint research
✓Policy studies
✓Institutional capacity development
✓Strategic dialogue
✓Fellowships and exchanges
✓Publishing and translation
✓Conferences and convenings
✓Technology and artificial intelligence
✓African and diaspora cooperation
✓Cultural and historical initiatives

MEDIA & SPEAKING REQUESTS

Media & Public Engagement

Journalists, editors, producers, universities, conference organizers, and other institutions may contact FWS regarding:

✓Interviews
✓Book discussions
✓Lectures and panels
✓Conferences
✓Author appearances
✓Research commentary
✓Institutional presentations
✓Media materials

VISIT FWS

Rooted in Africa.
Working with an international horizon.

Meetings by appointment.

STAY CONNECTED

Our future newsletter will cover FWS research, publications, ideas, programs, dialogues, and events.

✓Research & Policy
✓Publications
✓Ideas & Perspectives
✓Programs & Fellowships
✓FWS Dialogue & Events
✓Book & Author Updates

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DIGITAL PRESENCE

FWS engages digitally through select platforms to share ideas, publications, events, and conversations.

FWS does not need to be everywhere.
It needs to be credible wherever it is present.

A DOOR, NOT A WALL

FWS has boundaries, independence, and standards.

But seriousness must not become unnecessary distance.

We are conceived as a house of inquiry, exchange, research, publishing, and purposeful action.

✓A house requires doors.
✓Some who enter become readers.
✓Some collaborators.
✓Some authors.
✓Some fellows.
✓Some partners.
✓Some supporters.
✓Some critics.
✓Some may simply ask a question that causes FWS itself to think differently.

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The purpose of a door is not merely to control who enters.
It is also to make encounter possible.