São Paulo, Brazil – May 23, 2025 – Unspecials™, a pioneering creative and design studio committed to amplifying underrepresented talent, has announced a strategic partnership with Women’s Football Academy (ACAFF – Academia de Futebol Feminino) in Brazil. This collaboration underscores Unspecials™’ mission to foster opportunities for emerging talent—extending beyond the field to empower young women in every facet of their personal and professional journeys.
By partnering with ACAFF, Unspecials™ is advancing its long-term vision of creating sustainable, high-impact opportunities through mentorship, professional development, and strategic visibility. The partnership will provide more than 400 young female athletes from underserved communities with critical transferable skills—from leadership and teamwork to creativity and problem-solving—ensuring these athletes are prepared to thrive, not just in sports, but in any career path they choose to pursue.
“Talent exists everywhere, but opportunities don’t. We believe in breaking down the barriers of race, gender, and background so that every individual has a fair chance to succeed,” said Gesner Filoso, Founder & Creative Director of Unspecials™. “We are thrilled to join ACAFF and help ensure that young athletes have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, both on and off the field.
Photo: ACAFF (Women’s Football Academy) | Unspecials
Leveraging its global creative network, Unspecials™ will also play a key role in elevating ACAFF’s brand presence, expanding its reach, and attracting strategic partners and sponsors. The company plans to build a dynamic ecosystem that enables companies to engage in high-impact social investment, creating lasting value for businesses, communities, and the next generation of talent.
“At ACAFF, we see football as a powerful tool for transformation,” said Isaque Guimarães, founder of ACAFF. “With Unspecials™ as a strategic partner, we are expanding our impact beyond the sport, opening new avenues for personal growth, professional development, and corporate engagement that will shape the future of these young athletes and the organizations that support them.”
About ACAFF
Founded with the mission of developing women’s football in Brazil, ACAFF (Academia de Futebol Feminino, ‘Women’s Football Academy’) has become a reference for talent development and social inclusion through sports. With a structured program from grassroots to professional levels, ACAFF has impacted nearly 2,000 female athletes since 2016, ensuring that young girls have the opportunity to pursue football as a career while receiving full support in education, psychology, and personal development.
About Unspecials
Unspecials™ is an independent, multidisciplinary global creative studio. Operating through a network-based model, we work across every dimension of brand experience — from brand strategy and identity to digital design, content, customer experience, and storytelling.
Our model is rooted in the belief that creative talent knows no boundaries — not of race, gender, geography, or circumstance. We bridge systemic gaps by connecting overlooked creatives from underserved communities with meaningful opportunities, delivering cost-effective, high-impact work built to last.
At Unspecials, creativity isn’t just craft — it’s a force for equity, systemic change, and growth.
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