The World Monuments Fund

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) was founded in 1965, since when it has worked at more than 450 sites of all periods in over 80 countries.

From its headquarters in New York City—and offices and affiliates in Paris, London, Madrid, and Lisbon—WMF works with local partners and communities to identify and save important heritage through innovative programs of project planning, fieldwork, advocacy, grant-making, education, and on-site training.

Every two years the WMF releases a Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites to call international attention to cultural heritage sites around the world threatened by neglect, vandalism, armed conflict, climate change, or natural disaster.

The strength of the WMF is its ability to mobilize and coordinate its contacts throughout the world. Any site that makes the list can be confident that the WMF will be committed to improving conditions for the site.

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