Cooperation Agreement between Canary Islands Cultural Institute and Fuerteventura Island Council

The Canary Islands Cultural Institute (ICDC) and the Fuerteventura Island Council have formalized a cooperation agreement to boost reading and creative writing activities across the island.

Objectives and Goals

• Make culture more accessible and engaging for residents, especially those distant from the literary scene.
• Foster a vibrant cultural environment.
• Encourage reading habits.
• Strengthen local literary industries.
• Support regional development goals and social cohesion efforts in the Canary Islands.

Key Projects

• Fuerteventura Island of Stories: an annual library outreach program involving oral storytelling, workshops, and family shows.
• The Writer and You: a literary cycle with talks and book fairs.
• Voices from the Border: a dialogue series addressing migration issues.
• Creative writing workshop led by Santiago Gil.
• Meet-the-author event.

Collaboration and Support

• Emphasizes strategic resource sharing, logistical support, and joint promotion.
• Each entity covers specific costs.

Details of the Agreement

• Signed on April 6, 2026.
• Duration: through the end of 2026.
• Aim: for a sustained impact on Fuerteventura's cultural landscape and community well-being.

The initiative is part of the 'Development of the Reading and Libraries Law' program, aiming to make culture more accessible and engaging for residents, especially those distant from the literary scene.