In the wake of the violent war in Ukraine, which has taken an unprecedented toll on the lives of the Ukrainian people, Global Heritage Fund has been working to identify the needs of the custodians of Ukraine’s threatened cultural heritage, as well as ways to support the thousands of refugees fleeing Putin’s aggression. The Ukrainian people have put themselves at great personal risk by fighting back against the destruction of archaeological sites, museums, and churches, along with other symbols of national identity. The danger to Ukraine’s living culture and history grows daily, decimating the livelihoods of so many who have worked to cultivate Ukraine’s cultural legacy. To protect historic and cultural sites in Ukraine, Global Heritage Fund has been working to mobilize resources for the protection of its cultural stewards, while simultaneously seeking out partners who can provide support to the growing number of Ukrainian refugees.
“We are all too familiar with ‘cultural destruction’ – the intentional annihilation of irreplaceable artwork, artifacts, historical sites and their stewards. This is often a desperate attempt to erase collective history and identity. The people of Ukraine are currently risking their lives to protect their cultural identity and safeguard the record of who they are. We MUST help them.”
– Nada Hosking, Global Heritage Fund Executive Director
To learn more about our efforts for Ukraine, please visit globalheritagefund.org/ukraine-crisis. You can support us here with both cash donations and cryptocurrency donations.
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About Global Heritage Fund
Global Heritage Fund was founded in 2002 on the premise that cultural heritage protection can catalyze responsible social and economic development. Through creative collaborations and grassroots partnerships, Global Heritage Fund has worked in 20 countries and initiated and supported over 30 projects that adapt cultural heritage to address contemporary needs. The organization achieves its goals by developing programs that aim to connect communities to expertise and funding, build resilience amongst the stakeholders, create opportunity for local population, foster innovation and creativity, and support sustainable travel. These efforts enhance the quality of life in local communities while preserving invaluable links to our shared human history.
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