Call for applications: Arab world mobility fund

Wijhat was created by Culture Resource, an NGO that supports artistic creativity and encourages cultural exchange in the Arab world. It strives to bolster creativity and freedom of expression. The programme seeks to raise awareness of arts and culture from the Arab region, both regionally and internationally, by supporting the regional or international travels of artists and cultural actors from the region.

“The programme offers artists the opportunity to take part in cultural events and activities and present their work to diverse audiences in wider regional and/or international contexts, to exchange knowledge and expertise with peers, and/or to build their professional capacities,” says Culture Resource. 

The programme offers grants of up to $8000 to support travel both within and outside the Arab region. The grant will enable grantees to present their works to new audiences and to engage in new and diverse inter- and intra-Arab cultural exchange experiences.

The deadline for the application is 15 September. Successful applicants will be notified on 31 October. 

The Wijhat programme provides the following support:

• Ticket costs
• Visa costs
• Accommodation and partial support for living expenses

The Wijhat programme covers the following activities:

• Artistic and cultural festivals
• Artistic residencies
• Forums, conferences and symposia
• Artistic and creative production workshops
• Trainings and capacity building workshops

Who can apply?

Applicants must be researchers and cultural actors originating from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

View the original call here. For more information about the Wijhat programme, email wijhat@mawred.org.