Connect for Culture Africa
CfCA is a regional initiative at transforming Africa’s Arts, culture and heritage through advocacy and lobbying for increased public investment, with a goal of allocating at least 1% of national budgets by 2030. The initiative integrates advocacy efforts at both regional and national levels, fostering a multistakeholder network of cultural advocates. It seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of investing in culture to promote democratic, inclusive, peaceful and sustainable social and economic development.
Project Overview
Our commitment to empowering Africa’s cultural future through advocacy and collaboration.
Mission & Vision
Our commitment to empowering Africa’s cultural future through advocacy and collaboration.
MISSION
To secure increased public funding for the cultural sector, aiming for a minimum of 1% of the cultural budget by 2030 in 50% of African countries
VISION
To establish sustainable public funding models that prioritize investment in Africa’s cultural sector.
Community: We are united in celebrating diverse artistic expressions, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change for sustainable funding in the African cultural sector.
Impact: Striving for tangible and positive outcomes in the cultural sector that contribute to broader societal development.
Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and ensuring that all voices and cultural expressions are not only respected but actively represented.
Transparency: Operating with openness and honesty to build trust among stakeholders and the wider public.
Empowerment: Believing in the transformative power of creative culture and actively empowering cultural practitioners and institutions to drive positive change.
Sustainability: Integrating responsible practices and promoting long-term sustainability in all activities and initiatives.
Values & Approach
Community
Impact
Inclusivity
Transparency
Empowerment
Sustainability
Values & Approach
Community
Community: We are united in celebrating diverse artistic expressions, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change for sustainable funding in the African cultural sector.
Impact
Impact: Striving for tangible and positive outcomes in the cultural sector that contribute to broader societal development.
Inclusivity
Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and ensuring that all voices and cultural expressions are not only respected but actively represented.
Transparency
Transparency: Operating with openness and honesty to build trust among stakeholders and the wider public.
Empowerment
Empowerment: Believing in the transformative power of creative culture and actively empowering cultural practitioners and institutions to drive positive change.
Sustainability
Sustainability: Integrating responsible practices and promoting long-term sustainability in all activities and initiatives.
Get to know the people driving CfCA’s vision and impact across Africa.
Meet The CfCA Team
Regional Offices
Lucy Ilado
Regional Program Director
Beatrice Waruinge
Advocacy Program Officer
Sozinho Matsinhe
Liaison Officer
Ethiopia Office
Samuel Mulugeta
Country director
Sisay Mengistie
Program manager
Yonas Bireda
Finance manager
Stockholm Office
Teshome Wondimu
Executive Director
Alma Estrada
International Project Coordinator
Olof Sjögren
Finance & Administration Manager
Meet The CfCA Team
Get to know the people driving CfCA’s vision and impact across Africa.
Regional Offices
Lucy Ilado
Regional Program Director
Beatrice Waruinge
Advocacy Program Officer
Sozinho Matsinhe
Liaison Officer
Ethiopia Office
Samuel Mulugeta
Country director
Sisay Mengistie
Program manager
Yonas Bireda
Finance manager
Stockholm Office
Teshome Wondimu
Executive Director
Alma Estrada
International Project Coordinator
Olof Sjögren
Finance & Administration Manager
An international organisation fostering cultural connections since 1997, Selam collaborates globally with artists, producers, and partners to promote inclusive, democratic societies through the power of culture.
About Selam
About Selam
An international organisation fostering cultural connections since 1997, Selam collaborates globally with artists, producers, and partners to promote inclusive, democratic societies through the power of culture.
African Union
The African Union endorses CfCA’s mission to secure 1% national investment in arts and culture across Africa. Together, we’re driving meaningful change for the continent’s creative future.
COLLABORATOR:
The People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ)
PAAGZ drives accountability and improves public services, championing equitable governance for marginalised communities across Zambia.
PARTNERS:
Pearlwood
Pearlwood, Uganda’s Film Market, unites producers, VJs, publishers, and distributors to champion the nation’s film industry.
Chenhaka Trust
Founded by Taurai Moyo, Chenhaka Trust empowers Zimbabwe’s creative sector, fostering arts education and heritage preservation through festivals, workshops, and skill-building initiatives.
OCPA
The Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa (OCPA) champions cultural development and policy integration, strengthening Africa’s role in global cultural dialogues.
Selam Ethiopia
Selam Ethiopia sparks cultural transformation, empowering artists, promoting human rights, and uniting communities through creativity for a lasting impact on peace and freedom.
COLLABORATOR:
African Union
The African Union endorses CfCA’s mission to secure 1% national investment in arts and culture across Africa. Together, we’re driving meaningful change for the continent’s creative future.
PARTNERS:
The People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ)
PAAGZ drives accountability and improves public services, championing equitable governance for marginalised communities across Zambia.
Pearlwood
Pearlwood, Uganda’s Film Market, unites producers, VJs, publishers, and distributors to champion the nation’s film industry.
Chenhaka Trust
Founded by Taurai Moyo, Chenhaka Trust empowers Zimbabwe’s creative sector, fostering arts education and heritage preservation through festivals, workshops, and skill-building initiatives.
OCPA
The Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa (OCPA) champions cultural development and policy integration, strengthening Africa’s role in global cultural dialogues.
Selam Ethiopia
Selam Ethiopia sparks cultural transformation, empowering artists, promoting human rights, and uniting communities through creativity for a lasting impact on peace and freedom.
