The purpose of this call for proposals there-fore is to find and support concrete cultural relations projects taking place in Sub-Saharan African countries. The call will support projects that are designed and implemented by triangular partnerships – based on equal access and ownership – of local cultural and civil society. stakeholders from the country(ies) concerned, members of the EUNIC network

Spaces of Culture is a new programme focused specifically on Sub-Saharan Africa and modelled on the European Spaces of Culture programme. It prioritises collaboration, dialogue, and mutual learning between European and local partners in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Spaces of Culture launches as part of the wider Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture programme from the European Commission, which aims to encourage cooperation between African and European artists, creators, and cultural professionals.