International Fund for Cultural Diversity

The IFCD is one of the few United Nations funds that supports arts and cultural bodies, government institutions and non-governmental organizations in the Global South to develop stronger cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in their countries. It funds innovative projects across the globe within the fields of cinema, performing arts, visual arts, and media arts, as well as design, music, and publishing. By working together, we are building lasting change so that everyone can express and [...] Identify new markets for creatives to share diverse cultural expressions and for more people to access these. Fostering inclusion and peace through cultural narratives Allowed more people to shape their societies’ narrative, promoting social inclusion and fostering peace. ## Featured Projects & News Grow Local, Grow Equal: UNESCO supports women in Türkiye’s music industry Article UNESCO supports an innovative project empowering artists in Egypt Article [...] enjoy diverse cultural expressions. We invest in people who might otherwise not have the chance to upgrade their skills and networks. We also invest in developing and implementing policies that are based on evidence and are inclusive. The goal is to support communities to build thriving cultural and creative industries.