International Programmes and Networks
Guinea PEN Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Nicaraguan PEN participating school group
Zambian PEN Schools project participants
Through campaigns, projects and events, PEN International works with Centres around the world to highlight the importance of reading and writing as tools for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression, as well as for global peace-building, cultural dialogue and development.
In collaboration with PEN Centres and, increasingly, through the Regional Networks, PEN International has successfully run International Programmes in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Central Asia since 2006. Key areas of activity include:
- Promotion of the role of the writer through literary events, networking and training
- Education projects for young people
- Access to literature through translation work and library programmes
- Capacity-building for PEN Centres, through training, exchanges, and networking
In 5 years, PEN International has worked with over 70 Centres through International Programmes. Whilst global in scope, the Programmes respond to and address local issues and the needs of specific PEN Centres and their communities. Regional Networks have evolved to strengthen collaboration between Centres and help deliver programmes where they are needed.
