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Second Online Networking Convening of Africa Grantees
On 30th April, our Africa Grants Team hosted the Second Networking Convening for recipients of our Small Grants for Africa, bringing together over 60 participants from across Africa for a virtual session. Our small grants initiative is made possible with the support of the Mellon Foundation. The event featured grantees, HERITΛGE staff, members of
Beyond Access: Rethinking Ownership, Justice, and Decolonization in Digital Repatriation Initiatives
* By Ahmad Mohammed, PhD Researcher, Department of Archaeology, Durham University Digital repatriation, referring refers to the return of cultural heritage in digital form and, has emerged as a pivotal innovation within digital humanities and heritage studies over the past decade (Poske 2024). Traditionally rooted in anthropological practices, digital repatriation has evolved to encompass diverse
Successful Fundraising for Heritage Managers: Strategies and Best Practices Workshop
From 28th to 30th March HERITΛGE welcomed 23 heritage professionals from 15 countries across four continents to the Successful Fundraising for Heritage Managers: Strategies and Best Practices online workshop. Over three days, participants explored practical strategies to strengthen fundraising for cultural heritage projects. The workshop was led by fundraising expert, Linda C. Hartley, principal of
Communication Strategy and Strategic Marketing for Cultural Organisations Online Training Programme
22 participants joined us in March for the Communication Strategy and Strategic Marketing for Cultural Organizations training programme. The course was led by Derwin Johnson, an independent senior communication consultant with more than 30 years experience as a journalist, communication executive and educator. Derwin guided participants through the three day course which covered crafting effective
Project Development and Grant Writing Workshop
From 17th to 21st March, HERITΛGE welcomed 25 participants from across Rwanda to our online Project Development and Grant Writing Workshop.The workshop aimed to help participants gain a greater understanding of the development process whilst building specialised skills along the way. “The workshop enhanced our project planning, improved our funding opportunities through grant writing, strengthened
Preserving Shibam’s Heritage: A New Museum Takes Shape
A major step was taken in early February to safeguard the rich cultural heritage of the city of Shibam in Yemen, in the framework of the Preserving the Unique Earthen Architecture of Shibam project, funded by the ALIPH Foundation, is implemented by The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) in partnership with the American Foundation for Cultural