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Youth in Africa declare their vision for the future of the World Heritage Convention
As 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, Africa's youth has shared their vision for The African Youth in the Next 50: the Heritage We Want. To empower the future custodians of World Heritage in Africa, the African World Heritage Fund has...
AWHF’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARDS 5 CONSERVATION GRANTS AND 2 MOSES MAPESA GRANTS
AWHF is delighted to announce that the Board awarded conservation grants to 5 World Heritage conservation projects and 2 Moses Mapesa research grants in 2021-2022. This is another step forward to protect and conserve our cultural and natural heritage in Africa.
Call for Participation: 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum – Deadline 4 September 2022
Apply before 4/9 to join the 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum “the Next 50: The Heritage We Want through African young professionals” in the Dja Faunal Reserve, Cameroon.
Call for Coordinator and Resource Persons: 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum – Deadline 4 September 2022
Apply before 4/9 to become the coordinator or resource person for the 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum held from 10-15 oktober at the Dja Faunal Reserve, Cameroon.
Call for Grant Evaluators
The AWHF is welcoming applications from heritage professionals to evaluate the 2022/2023 Moses Mapesa and Conservation grant. Apply before 19 august 2022.
Call for Investment Proposals – African World Heritage fund investment
The African World Heritage Fund mandates to strengthen the implementation of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention (1972) by the African State Parties. The Committee’s mandate is to shortlist applicants and present the selection report to the Board. Therefore, the Fund is inviting eligible companies to submit investment proposals for consideration by the Committee.
Call for Proposals – Conservation and Moses Mapesa Research Grants
The AWHF is now welcoming applications for conservations grants and the Moses Mapesa research grant. Apply before 29 July 2022.
Call for Participation: MyAfricanHeritage
The AWHF is calling on all Africans to participate in the celebration of African heritage during the Africa Month. Stand a chance to win three months paid internship or visit to an amazing African World Heritage site by entering AWHF social media campaign MyAfricanHeritage.
CELEBRATING AFRICAN WORLD HERITAGE DAY: 5 MAY 2022
Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO, African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world, particularly Africans, to celebrate the continents outstanding cultural and natural...
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: AFRICAN WORLD HERITAGE YOUNG LEADERS WORKSHOP- DEADLINE 30 APRIL 2022
Apply before 30/4 to take part in the African World Heritage Young Leaders Workshop to be held from 20-25 May at Robben Island, South Africa.
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