In June, Foundation launched “Selat: Links through the Arts”, a grant-making programme supporting cultural initiatives benefiting Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Marking the beginning of the Foundation’s work expansion beyond Palestine into the region, the project was enabled through partnership with the Netherlands-based Prince Claus Fund. Selat will run for three years with a budget of EUR310,000. In the spirit of partnership and informed by the Foundation’s recently completed survey of cultural organisations and activities in Lebanon’s 12 camps; Selat will promote cultural life in the camps, focusing on emerging artists and new creative practices. Grant-giving will target individuals and organisations engaged in cultural activities meeting criteria relating to sustainability, credibility and creativity. The project will also strengthen links between the camps’ cultural practitioners and their peers in Lebanon and abroad.