The Martin Roth-Initiative protects artists who are committed in their home country to the freedom of art, democracy and human rights by enabling temporary residence in Germany or third countries for the purpose of protecting those who are being persecuted. Special significance is placed on the cultural scenes and local civil society in the host countries which, during the scholarship period, work with the scholarship holders, provide support and enable their professional development.
Following a public appeal of leading figures of the German cultural scene who stated their willingness to accept responsibility and support their persecuted colleagues abroad, the Martin Roth-Initiative has been created as a joint project by ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) and Goethe-Institut. Funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany the program promotes and supports endangered artists in close collaboration with a network of both national and international (cultural) institutions. The recipients of scholarships are selected by an independent Selection Committee consisting of members of the art and cultural scene in Germany as well as representatives from international civil-society institutions.

Contact:

Martin Roth Initiative
Linienstraße 139/140
10115 Berlin, Germany
T +49 (0)30 284491-76
info@martin-roth-initiative.de