It was a privilege to meet with Dr. Albino Jopela, Executive Director of African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), which plays a pivotal role in implementing the World Heritage Convention in Africa. As co-chair of the Group of Friends for Priority Africa, the U.S. is committed to…

In this first-of-its-kind training at ILEA San Salvador, we share critical investigative tools for countering threats to cultural property in Latin America and build stronger relationships with key law enforcement partners from 🇸🇻 🇧🇷🇲🇽 🇬🇹 🇵🇪 🇨🇱. With Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

🇺🇸 🇬🇹 Honored to host the Guatemalan Minister of Culture and Sports Liwy Grazioso, the Guatemalan Permanent Delegate to UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Mario Maldonado, and the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳gt Director Patricio Zambrano R !

Our discussions centered on our partnership’s commitment to developing the 13 active…

#DYK , AFCP preserves and restores a wide range of #CulturalHeritage , including historic sites, intangible heritage, and cultural objects? AFCP projects use traditional knowledge and practices to meet current challenges and prepare for a lasting future. To celebrate this…

#CGStevens hosted a delegation from NCMM Nigeria led by Director General, Olugbile Holloway, to discuss how 🇺🇸-🇳🇬 collective efforts can enhance the skills of heritage specialists and curators to advance cultural heritage preservation.

#DYK  through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural…

Next meeting of the #CPACommittee is June 4-6 - to consider a new request from Ukraine and review proposed extension of the U.S. #culturalproperty agreements with Jordan and Ecuador. US Embassy Ecuador U.S. Embassy Jordan U.S. Embassy Kyiv

Now accepting pre-registration for the #CPACommittee virtual open session on June 4. Ukraine, Jordan, and Ecuador are on the agenda. US Embassy Ecuador U.S. Embassy Jordan U.S. Embassy Kyiv ow.ly/Ocyi50R6UxV

Thanks to our partners and @GoogleArts, we are enhancing global collaboration, documenting and sharing cultural heritage, and promoting shared peace and prosperity for all.  Learn more: artsandculture.google.com/search/exhibit…
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This #WorldHeritageDay , we're recognizing the importance of cultural preservation. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports projects that protect historical sites & traditions around the world. In Mongolia alone, AFCP has funded 22 projects! These…

After surviving the Khmer Rouge regime, Chhim Sokha knew he wanted to restore temples that had been ravaged by war. On International Day for Monuments and Sites, learn how he and others have helped rebuild Angkor—and Cambodia as a nation.

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Today I met with Vice Minister Li Qun of the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism to discuss cooperation on cultural heritage and exchanges. As President Biden affirmed, the United States is committed to strengthening people-to-people ties with China.…

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry announced the awarding of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grand, totaling US$250,000 (N$4.6 million), to the Namibia Craft Centre. This prestigious grant has been allotted for the renovation of the Alte Feste, a recognized…

Travel to the Mongolian Steppe and experience the beauty and history of the Amarbayasgalant Monastery 👉bit.ly/3xsLREZ. This experience was created by Mongolian trainees working with the Mongolian Film Institute and supported by @USEmbMongolia and Heritage at State