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March 03, 2021

Looking to the Future: Global Challenges to Cultural Heritage Preservation

View of the Alhambra from a distance, 2011
In this article from World Monuments Fund's 2021 Watch Magazine, WMF Vice President of Programs Jonathan Bell takes stock of our cumulative impact over these past five and a half decades and considers how best to enhance our efforts protecting and supporting the world’s most incredible cultural landscapes, architectural marvels, and places of shared significance.
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February 23, 2021

Reflecting on Landmark Sites in African American History

This month, we're honoring Black history by reflecting on the long struggle for justice in the U.S. and placing it within a global context. From examining pivotal sites in the U.S. civil rights movement and tracing the roots of injustice to the Atlantic slave trade, this article explores the role of heritage in confronting historical truths that can advance social change.
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February 05, 2021

Post-Earthquake Restoration at Kumamoto Castle Town

Kumamoto Castle
In the Spring of 2020, WMF completed its project at the Kumamoto Castle Town, a city dating back to the 17th Century. Last summer, President of KMT Juko Ito and Founder and Secretary of KMT Kazuhiro Fujikawa told us about the work to help transform the houses into a symbol of the city's recovery.
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November 17, 2020

Watch Day: Kindler Chapel, Poland

On September 24, Kindler Chapel in Pabianice, Poland invited local officials, architects and conservator specialists, students, and community members to take part in a series of Watch Day activities focusing on the restoration of the Chapel and its architectural, historical, and social value.
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November 04, 2020

Watch Day: Chivas and Chaityas, Nepal

After a month and a half of delay, the Watch Day at Chivas and Chaityas of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, was successfully held on October third, welcoming more than 50 young people for site cleaning activities and expert-led tours.
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October 30, 2020

Safeguarding Japan's Ryokan Tradition

In July 2020, torrential rains on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan caused major flooding and landslides resulting in more than 8o casualties and destroying approximately 6,000 buildings. Another 12,000 buildings were partially damaged by the floods. In Hitoyoshi, a city in the Kumamoto Prefecture, the damage was particularly severe. Among the most seriously impacted buildings was the Hitoyoshi Ryokan. 
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