The Prince Claus Fund aims at increasing cultural awareness and promoting exchange between culture and development. It views culture as a basic need.

Activities and publications reflecting a contemporary approach to the themes of culture and development are realised in cooperation with individuals and organisations mainly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Prince Claus Fund seeks to survey and highlight the dynamics of culture and development. To this end it creates platforms for debate and stimulates the creative processes and artistic productions. Important aspects of the Fund’s activities involve informing and organising its network along with acting as a mediator. The Fund envisages co-operation that results from communication with input from all parties involved. It contributes not only as a partner with expertise and an interesting network but also as a financial partner

Since it’s inauguration in 1996 the Prince Claus Fund has become a platform for intercultural exchange. It works jointly with individuals and organisations in mainly Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean on the realisation of activities and publications reflecting a contemporary approach to the themes of culture and development.

The annual Prince Claus Awards are presented to offer individuals and organisations new opportunities and recognition.