Commonwealth Foundation
Commonwealth Writers is part of the Culture programme of the Commonwealth Foundation, along with other schemes such as the Commonwealth Connections arts residency scheme. The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1965, resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth governments, and guided by Commonwealth values and priorities. It aims is to strengthen civil society in the achievement of Commonwealth priorities - democracy and good governance, respect for human rights and gender equality, poverty eradication and sustainable, people-centred development, and to promote arts and culture.
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