Meet our grantees

 A group of artists who storytell through comics,illustrations and animations.Their proposal focuses on heritage and the publication of a comic book.
https://www.instagram.com/avandu.af

ZIFF, also known as Festival of the Dhow Countries, is an annual film festival held in Zanzibar, Tanzania and is one of the largest cultural events in East Africa. It was established to develop and promote film and other cultural industries as a catalyst for regional social and economic growth.
https://ziffestival.org

African Mosaique is a fashion and design company that promotes the manufacturing and export of African-sourced and manufactured clothing, accessories, and fashion to local and international markets.
https://www.instagram.com/africanmosaique
https://www.youtube.com/user/Africanmosaique

A state agency that works to preserve,maintain,educate and promote the diverse cultures of various ethnic groups in Kenya.Through the Ignite Culture grant they plan to put together a collection and interactive showcase of indigenous music.
https://www.instagram.com/samplebar.ke

Indian Ocean Commission is an intergovernmental organisation comprising five member states. Part of their mandate is to promote diversified cooperation for the sustainable development of the Indian Ocean region through a cultural strategy with seven pillars.
https://www.commissionoceanindien.org/en

An audio-visual production house in Nairobi,whose proposal focuses on cultural heritage and podcasting.
https://www.instagram.com/kabrazen

A virtual reality production company that develops online content through the power of virtual reality technology.They plan to focus on an augmented reality platform.
https://www.instagram.com/blackrhinovr

A community-led and driven organisation that endeavors to serve young people living in the informal settlement of Kibera in Nairobi. They provide unique opportunities for youths to pursue a path to a better future through the discovery and development of talents and abilities.
https://www.instagram.com/uwezakenya

A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage established by the Kenya Cultural Centre Act CAP 218 and mandated to provide for the performance of music, drama and dancing, for the exhibition of works of art and craft, for the holding of meetings for discussion of matters of literary, historical, scientific or educational interest or importance, and for connected purposes as may be approved by the Governing Council.
https://www.instagram.com/uwezakenya

is growing a comedy club culture in Kenya,in order to create a community of comedians and comedy lovers.Through the Ignite Culture grant they plan yo run a series of stand up comedy workshopd and showcases,as well as further network development.
https://www.instagram.com/standupcollective