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August 29, 2018

From Myanmar to Cambodia: One Student's International Education in Conservation

TUM student Chan Myae Lwin recounts his time learning conservation skills at Shwe-nandaw in Mandalay, Myanmar, then travelling abroad to apply them at two other WMF sites.

August 22, 2018

Wandering Through the Mellah

A park has replaced some structures within the Jewish Quarter of Essaouira.

World Monuments Fund's Frank Sanchis recently traveled to the Jewish Quarter of Essaouira, Morocco, a 2018 World Monuments Watch site. He recounts his time in the significant but crumbling district and reflects on a new WMF project that will document its history.

August 06, 2018

News from Lorna Goodman

Lorna Goodman shares news with WMF supporters.

July 30, 2018

In Memoriam: Pierre Andre Lablaude

Pierre Andre Lablaude speaks with conservators at Angkor's Phnom Bakheng temple, 2014.

Last week, the preservation community lost a dear friend, passionate advocate, and dedicated partner.

July 19, 2018

The Magic of Television at Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Fans of the show Love Destiny pose for photos in costume at Wat Chaiwatthanaram.

Earlier this year, Wat Chaiwatthanaram received something unexpected: the starring role in a mega-hit Thai soap series. WMF conservator Nuttida Vanichayalai recounts the experience.

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| June 27, 2018

WMF Joins Partners to Transform Nina Simone House

Nina Simone House in Tryon, North Carolina (photo by Nancy Pierce)

A sustainable new use for the home of the iconic activist and musician will now be developed.

June 01, 2018

On My Watch: David Ngwenya, Matobo Hills Cultural Landscape

David Ngwenya before the endangered rock art of Matobo Hills.

Every place has a person. David Ngwenya is a local steward of Matobo Hills Cultural Landscape in Zimbabwe, advocating for the protection of its extraordinary rock art and sacred sites as they face man-made threats, including deforestation and vandalism.

May 10, 2018

Celebrating Monte Albán

Mariachi performers with Robert and Encarnita Quinlan.

A festive evening in support of Mexico earthquake response.

April 30, 2018

Conserving My Place of Worship

As the ongoing conservation work at First Baptist Church of Mawlamyine continues, a group of engineering students who are coincidentally church congregants, partake in the conservation methods and studies of their church.

March 29, 2018

Restoration at the Great Synagogue of Iaşi Nears Completion

As Jewish communities around the world prepare for the Passover holiday, World Monuments Fund is reflecting on some of the accomplishments of our Jewish Heritage Program. Today we’re happy to share updates and new images from the restoration efforts at the Great Synagogue of Iaşi, in the city of Iaşi, Romania.

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