Hivos believes that art and culture perform a vital role in the advancement of democratic and varied societies. That is why Hivos supports independent and innovative initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America that serve to inspire people, stimulate creativity and create possibilities for dialogue. Priorities include encouraging local cultural productions and festivals; developing new talent, developing national and international cultural exchange projects; organising cultural debates and improving the cultural infrastructure.
No future prospects without imagination
Art and culture are vital forms of communication in development processes. They help to create a climate in which ideas can be exchanged freely. People will have no future prospects, and consequently no hope of change, if imagination is lacking. Hivos supports independent and innovative initiatives of artists and cultural organisations in developing countries.
Hivos supports high-quality and innovative initiatives
Artistic quality, social engagement, accessibility and innovative quality: these are the criteria that Hivos judges by when supporting activities and projects in the field of art and culture. As a rule, all artistic disciplines are eligible for financing: literature, film, visual arts and performing arts.
The Hivos Culture Fund
The Hivos Culture Fund, set up in 1995, supports independent artistic initiatives in developing countries. Those initiatives must also be accessible for a wide audience and have national and international appeal. The Hivos Culture Fund works in such areas as production, exchange, marketing, distribution and capability increase.
Facts, figures and results
In 2010, 7 percent of Hivos' total budget was allocated to 134 partner organisations who are involved in cultural productions and their presentation.
Policy document Art & Culture
This policy document is a revision of the first policy document entitled "Culture and Development," published in 1995. This revision stems from the need to address recent developments in the wider global context, as well as in the sphere of culture and development. The practical lessons from the past seven years, as well as a recent external evaluation provide us with sufficient material for a new policy document.
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