Call for applications: Cultural exchange programme in Germany

Since 2011, Tandem has supported long-term collaborations, knowledge development and networking opportunities for more than 400 cultural managers from over 200 cities across three continents. 

"We believe these experiences can contribute to increasing empathy, building resilient civil society actors and shaping a common future," Tandem says. "Our vision is to see strong networks of creative communities and changemakers emerge from this programme, and to support their community impact."

Tandem will select 20 applicants who will get a chance to connect with changemakers and experiment with multidisciplinary project ideas, ecosystem mapping and inventive approaches to create change through culture. 

Who can apply?

Independent cultural NGOs, non-hierarchical and open-minded public institutions or civil society initiatives which are well rooted in a local community and have an established professional network in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Libya. 

The application deadline is 29 June at 11.59pm CAT. 

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• Start-up funding of ‎€7 500 for a pilot project to develop in partnership with your Tandem partner.
• Mutual 12-day work visits at your Tandem partner organisation.
• Tandem network and training meetings with moderated peer-to-peer learning sessions and input by experienced trainers. 
• Methods and tools for professional and organisational development.
• Ongoing expert advice for the development of the cross-border collaborations.
• Being part of a network of more than 400 cultural activists across Europe and its neighbouring regions. 

Interested applicants can access the application form in English, French  or Arabic.

Project dates

1. Selection – July 2020. 
2. Partner Forum – October 2020. 
3. Placements – November 2020 to September 2021. 
4. Collaboration design meeting – January 2021.
5. Ecosystem base camp – May 2021.
6. Reflection Meeting – September 2021.

View the original call here.