In July 2025, Africalia launched a support program for 10 cultural spaces in Ouagadougou and Bobo DioulassoThe program, initiated by Africalia and implemented jointly with La Fabrique, consists of a combination of strategic coaching (individual and collective), networking, mentoring, and financial support.
What?
Together, Africalia and La Fabrique are pooling their expertise to strengthen 10 cultural spaces in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. By combining the technical expertise of the ICCs with effective entrepreneurial tools, this innovative and tailored support program will enable the supported spaces to further structure sustainable economic models and optimize their sociocultural impact on the community.
Who?
The cultural spaces supported through this program are public places with an active program dedicated to the promotion, dissemination, exchange, and training in the field of arts and culture. They play an active role in the social enrichment of communities, offering a diversity of cultural events and promoting the democratization of culture.
In Ouagadougou:
- Gambidi Cultural Space
- CDC – The Termite Mound
- Grace Theater Space
- ATB (Burkinabé Theater Workshop)
- Sun Theatre
- Maaneeré Association
In Bobo Dioulasso:
- Ankata
- Traces Theatre – Espace Mandarè
- SIRABA Cultural Space
- ASNB (Les Bambous Idrissa Koné Cultural Center)
When?
The program runs for 12 months starting in July 2025.