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Celebrating Two Decades of Sustainable Investment in Africa’s Heritage
Twenty years of investing in Africa’s heritage is more than the marking of time; it is the celebration of a continental journey of courage, stewardship, and hope. It is a moment to reflect on how far Africa has come in protecting the cultural and natural treasures...
Call for Applications-Communications Consultant
Consultancy: African World Heritage Fund 20th Anniversary Visibility and Strategic Communications Support Background The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) invites qualified and experienced consultants to submit proposals for the provision of Strategic Communications...
African World Heritage Fund Celebrates 20 Years of Investing in Africa’s Heritage
The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) marks 20 years of safeguarding, promoting, and advancing Africa’s cultural and natural heritage. Established in 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, AWHF was created to address two critical challenges: the underrepresentation of...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – EVALUATION CONSULTANT
End-of-Term Evaluation of the African World Heritage Fund Strategic Plan (2022–2027) Closing date: 06 February 2026, 16.30 SAST Background The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was established in 2006 to support the effective conservation and protection of natural...
13 October 2025 – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Impact of Disasters on World Heritage Sites in Africa Africa’s 154 World Heritage Sites stand as enduring symbols of the continent’s deep history, cultural diversity, and ecological wealth; living legacies that sustain communities through identity, education, and...
Call for Applications: Consultancy Services
Consultancy to Conduct a Situational Analysis of the Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls World Heritage Site Background The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was established in 2006 to support the effective conservation and protection of Africa’s natural and cultural...
Workshop on the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage in Africa
Background World Heritage interpretation and presentation refers to the processes and methods of communicating the values and significance of a World Heritage site to local communities, visitors and the wider public. Interpretation and presentation are critical for...
A Tribute to Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa
A Tribute to Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa23 January 1967 – 29 September 2025Dear Partners and Friends, It is with profound sadness, humility, and deep respect that we at the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) mourn the passing of Ambassador...
Strengthening African Heritage: AWHF Leads Preliminary Assessment Workshop in Algeria
The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), in close partnership with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria through the Ministry of Culture and Arts, successfully convened the International Workshop on Preliminary Assessment for World Heritage Nomination from 8 to...
AWHF Chairperson and Patron meet in Cairo to Advance Africa’s Heritage Diplomacy
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN WORLD HERITAGE FUNDMeeting in Cairo, 2 September 2025 The Chairperson of the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), Mr. Vusithemba Ndima, and the Patron of the Fund, Professor Khalid El-Enany, met in Cairo on 2 September 2025...
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