Sounds Connects Fund
The Sound Connects Fund (SCF) was a multifaceted initiative (May 2021 - April 2024) that aimed to accelerate development and increase the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Southern Africa by offering financial support in the form of different sized grants and comprehensive capacity-building programmes to eligible creative and cultural industry organisations based in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe; and operated in the performing arts, animation,film, gaming, photography, videography and visual arts sectors.
READ SCF REPORTS
The Goethe-Institut and the MIAF produced two reports as part of the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) programme. The first, Projects & Learnings focusing on the work and good practices observed during implementation, and the second report, CCI Report 2024 that has a specific focus on cultural policies, legal and regulatory frameworks and their impact within the SADC region. The reports can be downloaded below.
About the Fund
The Sound Connects Fund supported projects and activities that facilitated the rapid production and distribution of high-quality goods within and outside the region, increased capacities among professionals, supported rapid mobility and exchange among creators, enhanced access to new markets, developed visual literacy (especially among underrepresented groups), promoted advocacy aimed at protecting the interests of creators, and supported the existence of sustainable financing structures.
Objectives
- To contribute to economic and social development of Southern Africa.
- To accelerate development and increased capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Southern Africa.
Focus
- Improve the capacity of creative professionals, leaders, and organisations;
- Enhance practitioners’ contribution to the social and economic development of the cultural and creative sectors.
- Improve access to financing;
- Support the creation of high quality content, goods and services;
- Increase visibility, exchange and access to key markets.
