SER Culture for Democracy
Independent culture & arts are strong drivers for improved social cohesion, tolerance and democratic practice at the local level. Building on this potential CfD will support quality cultural and artistic initiatives, mainly outside of urban centers. Strengthening the resilience and strategic focus of independent cultural actors will open up more spaces for critical thinking and reflection and ultimately contribute to stronger foundations for social cohesion, tolerance and democracy in Serbia.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Serbie |
Gouvernance nothemedefined
Culture & loisirs
Participation démocratique et société civile Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes) |
01.03.2025
- 31.12.2028 |
CHF 1’990’000
|
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Heartefact Fund
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INFRASTRUCTURE ET SERVICES SOCIAUX DIVERS
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Culture et loisirs
Participation démocratique et société civile
Droits de la personne
Type d'aide Mandat avec gestion de fonds
Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Numéro de projet 7F10259
| Contexte | Arts and culture are crucial for fostering greater tolerance and social cohesion, open and inclusive societies. Since the early 2000’s political turbulences have continued to erode the cultural sector's autonomy. Due to insufficient resources and inadequate professional expertise, public institutions are struggling to fulfill their role. At the same time, independent cultural actors continue to face limited access to (public) funding and lack organizational and financial capacities which in turn disables the achievement of their full potential. The cultural scene remains characterized by restricted freedom of expression on topics not in line with the ruling party discourse, limited cultural offer in rural areas and absence of alternative spaces for gatherings. In the given context, the independent cultural sector stays a focal point for enabling, not only the development of the cultural and artistic scene, but also strengthening links between culture and education, democracy, and the overall social development. |
| Objectifs | An independent and dynamic cultural sector contributes to improved social cohesion and tolerance at the local level in Serbia. |
| Groupes cibles | Primary target group are independent cultural actors, mostly outside of urban centers, including CSOs, citizens’ associations and self-employed individuals, among which also youth. The general public, in particular the audience in smaller and rural communities, are considered to be final beneficiaries, including vulnerable groups, benefitting from quality cultural and artistic content. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
Outcome 1: Enhanced organizational capacities and overall resilience of cultural and artistic actors enable their development and effective achievement of their goals. Outcome 2: Individual cultural and artistic actors’ production triggers critical thinking, social dialogue and awareness raising around topics of immediate relevance for their communities. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Six larger organizations will be provided longer-term support to enhance their organisational, programmatic, and financial capacities. A capacity building program for smaller organizations is envisaged in two formats: job shadowing arrangements (8 in total) and two thematic workshops (20 participants each). Annual networking events will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among different profiles of actors. In terms of production and dissemination of cultural and artistic content, support for 30-40 grant projects and eight young, emerging artists will pre provided for diversifying the cultural landscape and strengthening socially engaged narratives. Principaux résultats antérieurs: During CfD Phase 1, a total of 84 cultural and artistic organizations (89 projects) in 48 cities and municipalities across the country were supported. With over 500 positive media articles highlighting close to 700 events, these projects have been well-received by the media and public, engaging more than 20’000 individuals (60% females). The external review has recognized CfD Project as a lifeline for independent cultural actors, ensuring their survival and enabling them to remain true to their identities while tackling socially relevant topics. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | The project will ensure complementarities with other Swiss initiatives supporting civil society (e.g. For an Active Civil Society Together, Civil Society Resiliency Strengthening, Support to Improved Media Environment). CfD will also seek synergies with smaller cultural initiatives that have a history of supporting local actors. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’990’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 250’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’877’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 3’867’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 2 01.03.2025 - 31.12.2028 (Phase en cours) Phase 1 15.07.2020 - 28.02.2025 (Completed) |
