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Selam, through its Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, will participate at the African Union’s 6th Pan-African Cultural Congress (AU/PACC6), to be held from September 25 to 27, in Moroni, Union of Comoros.  Organised under the theme Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Education: Levers for Building the Africa We Want, AU/PACC6 is a triennial statutory meeting that …

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Selam, in collaboration with Fondation Festival sur le Niger, will host a roundtable discussion in Mali focusing on securing public funding for culture across eight West African countries. This event will take place at the Centre Culturel Kôrè in Ségou, Mali, on September 20 and 21, 2024. Under the theme Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in …

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The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) implementing partner in Zambia, the People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ), has called on the government to prioritize marginalized communities and significantly increase funding to the arts sector. As Zambia prepares for the opening of Parliament on Friday, September 13, and the presentation of the …

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Connect for Culture Africa, in partnership with the People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ), alongside the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Art, and the National Arts Council, orchestrated a pivotal three-day budget consultative workshop for creatives and sector players in Kafue district, Zambia. Held from May 15th to 17th, 2024, under …

CfCA supports a Budget Workshop, Mapping a Path for increased Public Investment in the Culture Sector Read More »

Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), will be collaborating with the Addis Jazz Festival to celebrate Africa Day on May 25th amidst the vibrant ambiance of the Addis Jazz Festival at the African Jazz Village in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Celebrated annually and inaugurated by the AUC in …

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The Rwandan Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) had joined forces with Google Arts and Culture to unveil the Rwanda Collection, underscoring the pivotal role of digital technologies in preserving and promoting cultural heritage on International Museum Day. Celebrated annually on May 18th, International Museum Day emphasized the importance of museums in cultural exchange, enrichment, and development. …

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Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), is gearing up to commemorate Africa Day on May 25th amidst the vibrant ambiance of the Addis Jazz festival at the African Jazz Village in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This celebration will coincide with the kick-off of CfCA’s Advocacy campaign on May …

CfCA celebrate Africa Day and kicks-off Advocacy Campaign Read More »

Selam is pleased to announce a call for applications from eligible organisations to become its implementing partner in Zimbabwe for the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) project. Selam is a Pan-African organisation headquartered in Sweden with regional offices in Addis Ababa and Nairobi. The organisation was created in 1997 and has since evolved into an …

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