# Explaining Africa Apparel Skyler Vander Molen Raises Awareness With Text Tees By Rachel | Published 2009-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Skyler-Vander-Molen-Africa-Tee References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/brand/africa-on-letters/) & [svanderm](http://svanderm.com/projects/global-peace-exchange/) Skyler Vander Molen decided to explain the life of people in Africa with a design shaped like the continent. Made for [Global Peace Exchange](http://svanderm.com/projects/global-peace-exchange/), the t-shirt by Skyler Vander Molen explains statistics about the country within the shape of the country. The statistics are a great indication of why funding is needed for the region, and the shirt is a great graphic design. In t-shirt and buttons and all the designs are all made to raise money to send volunteers to Rwanda to build a school. Take a look at Africa in letters (and other t-shirt designs) above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Activism Apparel:** Apparel that raises awareness and social consciousness with graphic designs and statistics. - **Geography-inspired Design:** Designs that incorporate maps and shapes of countries for a unique visual element. - **Charitable Merchandise:** Products that directly benefit a charitable cause or organization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers could create their own line of social activism apparel to attract customers who value socially responsible shopping. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can incorporate geography-inspired design into their work to create unique and meaningful visual elements. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can create charitable merchandise to raise funds for their cause while also spreading awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropostale-1.md) - [Wildfire Relief Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-v.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md) - [Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-help-phone.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Viral Oversized Waistband Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfinished-apparel.md) - [History-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scorpion-the-frog.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md)