Track Record
Freedom to Create was founded in 2006 to foster prosperity in the developing world by investing in the creative foundations of society. The Freedom to Create Prize was added in 2008 to support and recognise artists who strive for social change on the frontlines of poverty, conflict and suffering.
The arts have a unique ability to improve lives in innovative and low cost ways. To date more than 230 grants have been made in over 80 countries, touching over 12 million lives altogether.
The Freedom to Create Prize has captured the imagination of artists and development communities around the world, attracting nominations from over 100 countries. Previous judging panelists include experts from the fields of human rights and the arts such as Geoffrey Robertson QC and Daniel Barenboim.
