The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP), the Cultural Relations Platform’s flagship training programme, is a unique opportunity that brings together practitioners from around the world to create meaningful connections and discuss cross-cultural collaborations. The 2024 edition of GCRP is open to cultural and creative professionals OR participants working in fields of creating safer societies.

Have you ever thought about how to bring an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral practice to your work? Have you ever been interested in engaging meaningfully with professionals from another sector to learn from each other and address global challenges? The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP), the Cultural Relations Platform’s flagship training programme, is a unique opportunity … Apply for the Global Cultural Relations Programme 2023

The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP) is our flagship training programme and aims to connect cultural professionals from all over the globe. The programme is designed for cultural and creative practitioners with an interest and experience in international collaboration. It develops participants’ skills and supports them to engage in international cultural relations through tailored peer-to-peer learning, cross-cultural … How was your GCRP experience? Testimonials from our alumni.

From May 10th to 13th, the Cultural Relations Platform (CRP) brought together 38 cultural innovators and changemakers from 38 countries to collaborate, share skills and ideas, and develop their international networks through the Global Cultural Relations Programme 2022 (Flagship training of the CRP). It was an inspiring and energizing experience for the participants, as well as … It’s a wrap: what we’ve learned from GCRP 2022

If you live on Planet Earth in the 21st Century, you might have realized that culture has become an increasingly essential part of the EU’s international relations. But, when and how did the European approach start? In the past years, the Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions on culture in the context of the EU’s … What is the story behind the GCRP?

We’re very happy to announce the cultural changemakers and innovators selected to take part in our Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP) 2022! 40 participants have been selected from over 2,000 applications to take part in our flagship training programme for cultural and creative professionals around the world. They span 40 nationalities and numerous sectors including performing arts, music, audio visual, cultural … Meet our GCRP participants 2022

Rashida Namulondo is a Ugandan based actress, stage director and award winning poet. She is the founder of the Sophie Muwanika Institute of Art for change. A nonprofit organisation that uses theatre for peacebuilding. Her work seeks to use narratives for healing and reconciliation in post conflict areas and those vulnerable to conflict. Rashida also … Rashida Namulondo, GCRP 2022

Nele Tast, born in 1992 in Berlin, studied cultural management and cultural policy in international comparison at the University of Hildesheim (Germany) and at Bilgi University in Istanbul (Turkey). In Istanbul, she gained professional experience in projects of the Anadolu Kültür Foundation. In Hildesheim, she worked for the Arts Rights Justice Academy Hildesheim on the … Nele Tast, GCRP 2022