The document is a call for project proposals from artists in Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo to apply for funding from The Burden of Memory Project Fund established by the Goethe-Institut. The fund supports cultural co-productions that address German colonialism in Africa through various artistic genres. Applicants must propose collaborative projects between at least two countries that will be carried out in 2020, taking into account travel restrictions due to COVID-19. A jury will select projects based on their innovative approach, artistic quality, cross-border collaboration, and feasibility under current conditions.

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Introduction
The Burden of Memory is a platform for cultural practitioners from Africa who work on the confrontation with
German colonial past in their countries in various artistic forms. In 2018 a group of seven experts conducted
a mapping of contemporary cultural productions dealing with German colonial history in Burundi, Cameroon,
Germany, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo. Their findings were brought together in a conference in
Daressalam (Tanzania) and published. Based on this first inventory a curatorial team consisting of Princess
Marilyn Douala Manga Bell, Rose Jepkorir Kiptum and Nontobeko Ntombela formed the concept for a
cultural week bringing selected formats together and curated The Burden of Memory. Considering German
Colonial History in Africa. In November 2019 artists from six countries in Africa and Germany were invited
to participate in this cultural week in Yaoundé (Cameroon) to present their cultural productions reflecting
German colonial history and its impacts on contemporary society. During the event, over a hundred artists,
cultural practitioners and intellectuals from countries that had experienced a period of German colonial rule
in Africa got into contact, presented their works, discussed and created a network.
In continuation of the project, the Goethe-Institut has set up a special fund for future cultural co-productions
that bring about new artistic positions on (German) colonialism beyond national borders. The fund offers to
artists of all genres the possibility to cooperate across borders on new formats and create visions how to
deal with the entanglements and tragedies caused by German colonialism in Africa.
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We call upon artists from Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo to propose projects in
cooperation with partners and apply for the fund. The call is addressed at all artists and cultural practitioners
from those countries, independent from having participated in the cultural week 2019 or not.
Criteria for application
Applicants must be based in one of the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda,
Tanzania, Togo
Proposed projects must be coproductions or at least have strong elements of collaboration between at
least two of the eligible countries
Proposed projects must reflect on colonialism and its impact on contemporary society
Projects which have started before November 2019 cannot be funded.
Projects can be supported by the fund within a range of 5.000€ to 20.000€. A professional and realistic
budget plan is mandatory.
Project applications must convincingly show the feasibility of collaborative production, preparation and
presentation within the year 2020 and within the frame of the budget plan.
Proposed projects must show convincing concepts, how to ensure international cooperation in times of
travel restrictions, regulations on physical distancing, avoidance of health risks for all participants
Applying in epidemic times
Since March 2020 the world is struck by an epidemic, which led governments all over the world and in all
participating countries to introduce measures to curb its expansion. Everywhere international travel has
been severely restricted, public institutions have been temporarily closed. We are aware of the difficulty this
situation poses to this programme which encourages international exchange and coproduction. Applicants
are asked to take this situation into account and to propose convincing concepts on how to deal with it. In
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view of these unusual circumstances we advise applicants to reduce physical travel in the process of project
development to an absolute minimum and to a feasible level. Expenses originally planned for travel could
be entered in the budget plan in enhanced digital communication facilities.
Aims
With the The Burden of Memory Project Fund the Goethe-Institut supports inner-African exchange of artists
and their innovative ideas. The facilitation of such an exchange and networking between the artists is as
important as the productions resulting from the fund. The joint application must show clearly that good
working contacts are being established between partners and that all parties are interested in putting
together a production based on open dialogue.
The The Burden of Memory Project Fund promotes projects that show new and innovative approaches
towards the entanglements and tragedies caused by German colonialism in Africa and propose new ways of
cooperation aiming at alternate futures. Therefore the funded projects have to be presented publicly within
2020 in a location of the applicant’s choice. Costs for the presentation have to be included realistically in
the budget plan.
The projects will be selected based on innovative approach of the project, expected artistic quality of the
project, cross-border aspect and proof of feasibility under restricted travel conditions.
Jury
The selection will be done by a jury consisting of:
Chantal Djedje (Cote d’Ivoire)
Rose Jepkorir Kiptum (Kenya)
Jay Pather (South Africa)
How to apply?
Applications exclusively via Email and with the provided application form below.
Deadline for Application: July 11th 2020.
Applications to be sent to: soraya.sone@goethe.de and prog-yaounde@goethe.de
For questions on the application procedure, please contact soraya.sone@goethe.de
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1 MAIN APPLICANT INFORMATION
Family name
First name(s)
Country
Address
Phone number WhatsApp yes no
Email address
Short Biography
(max. 200 words)
Internet links to reference works (if applicable)
2 CO-APPLICANT INFORMATION
Project partner 1
Name
City
Country
Basic information (Profile, biographical points, art genre, background, etc.)
Email-Address
WHO ARE YOU?

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Project partner 2
Name
City
Country
Basic information (Profile, biographical points, art genre, background, etc.)
Email-Address
Project partner 3
Name
City
Country
Basic information (Profile, biographical points, art genre, background, etc.)
Email-Address
Project partner 4
Name
City
Country
Basic information (Profile, biographical points, art genre, background, etc.)
Email-Address
More than 5 (co-)applicants ? yes indicate in email

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WHAT IS YOUR IDEA?
3 PROJECT DETAILS
Title of the Production / Project
Genre(s) of Art
Dance Music Theatre Performance Video Art
Film Literature Spoken Word Installation Visual Art
Digital Art Graphic Novel Other
Format(s)
(for example Exhibition, Performance, etc.)
Target Audience
Short description of the project
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Detailed description of the project
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What will the presentation look like ? (format of presentation, space requirements, audience, etc.) (max. 100 words)
Timetable of activities
Project
Phase
Time period
Activities
(Research, meetings,
Preparations, Production,
Rehearsal, Presentation, etc.)
Place(s) Persons involved
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Main Place(s) of work / Production
Project starting date
How will you ensure cooperation and coproduction with partners, if physical travel will be restricted?
Have you you applied for any other funding for this project? Yes No
If yes, which kind of funding did you apply for? And has your application been successful?
BUDGET PLAN
WHAT ABOUT FINANCES?
Fees & Honoraries
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Travel costs
Travel costs - Flights
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Travel costs - Other (visa, insurance, perdiems, hospitality, etc.)
Name Cost per unit Number of
days
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Perdiem
Visa
Insurance
Hospitality
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Visa
Insurance
Hospitality
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Production costs
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Equipment
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TOTAL PRODUCTION COSTS
Communication
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PR
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TOTAL COMMUNICATION
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Presentation costs (for example rent of space, services, additional fees, rent of equipment, etc.)
Cost per unit Quantity Total
TOTAL PRESENTATION COSTS
TOTAL BUDGET PLAN
Income
The Burden of Memory Project Fund (amount applied for)
Own contribution (if applicable)
Other funding (if applicable)
TOTAL INCOME
Hints for planning your budget:
Sustainability is an important factor and can reduce your expenses considerably. Think about which international
travels are absolutely essential and which kind of activities can also be done in an online exchange.
The public presentation of your production is an integral part of the project. Please include the costs for the
presentation in the end realistically (travel expenses, set up, PR, location, etc.)
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Applications to be sent to: soraya.sone@goethe.de and prog-yaounde@goethe.de
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