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Co-funded by EU

Partner organisations

Step in as a partner

Help bring Mismatched Shoes Day to life in your organisation, school or community.

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Why join us as a partner

Why partners matter

Mismatched Shoes Day is more than wearing two different shoes. It's a shared moment to start conversations, challenge assumptions and show support for people facing social exclusion.

By taking part and sharing your own stories and testimonials, your organisation helps bring that message into everyday life.

And the more partners step in, the further the message travels.

Join us as a partner

How to take part

Every organisation can take part in its own way. Keep it simple or make it bigger, what matters is that you help start the conversation.

Wear mismatched shoes

Invite colleagues, students or visitors to wear two different shoes on Mismatched Shoes Day - 14 October 2026.

Organise an activity

Host a workshop, conversation, open moment or creative action around social inclusion.

Share the campaign

Use the campaign materials on your own channels and encourage others to join in.

Partner materials

We make joining in easy

From ready-made materials to practical support, we help you turn participation into something simple, visible and meaningful.

Social visuals, posters, copy and practical inspiration to help you get started.

Explore the toolkit →

A central point of contact for questions, coordination and practical guidance.

Contact us →

Your organisation and activity can be featured on the campaign website and in campaign communication.

See partner activities →

Campaign along with us

16 organisations
are already taking part

From schools and organisations to companies and local communities, every partner helps the message travel further.

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Partner submissions

Register your organisation

Fill in the form to register your organisation or activity. Your idea doesn’t need to be fully worked out yet.

Prefer to get in touch first?
Have a question before registering your organisation or activity? You can also reach us at contact@mismatchedshoesday.be.

FAQ

Questions before you join?

Every organisation can take part in its own way. Keep it simple or make it bigger, what matters is that you help start the conversation.

Organisations, companies, schools and local communities across Belgium can get involved as a partner. Whether you want to organise an activity, involve your team or community, or help spread the message, there are different ways to take part.

No. Organising an activity is just one way to get involved. You can also support and share the campaign, encourage others to take part or join the central event on October 14.

No, participation is free.

Yes. Share the details of your activity with us through the submission form and we may add it to the activities calendar on the website.

You can contact us at contact@mismatchedshoesday.be.

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Person wearing mismatched shoes as a symbol of participation