Culture points

The culture points are non-profit organizations, recognized by the ministry of culture given that they work with their communities from the arts and cultures, contributing to the construction of a more fair, democratic and solidary society that recognizes and values its diversity, memories and creativity. culture points could be non-profit cultural organizations, associations, collectives, groups and initiatives with at least two years of continuous work, and made up of a minimum of two members who constantly work with their community from the arts and culture in activities addressed to socially vulnerable populations; contribute to the recovery and strengthening of community life and relationships; promote respect for the diversity of identities and the recognition of the rights of populations and/or collectives whose rights have been historically infringed; contribute to the recovery, protection, use and expansion of ancestral knowledge, traditions, cultural identity and memory of originary peoples, farmers, indigenous people and afro-peruvian populations; promote the appropriation of public space and cultural heritage, and strengthen the experiences of networking and collaborative action aimed at strengthening civic movements, advocacy and construction of cultural public policies that contribute to social development. culture points seek to expand the exercise of cultural rights at the community level, with special emphasis on children, youths and other populations in vulnerable situations, by promoting inclusion, empowerment and intercultural citizenship. this initiative aims to recognize, coordinate and enhance these experiences in a national network, promoting a cooperative and transformative culture based on community organization. this initiative is reported as a measure that contributes to sustainable development because it fosters the capacity building of community organizations and encourages work in networks of collective coordination and strengthening.