Young Africans take action to protect their heritage against climate change
The 7th African World Heritage Youth Forum, held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 4–8 March, brought together young Africans brimming with ideas for climate action.
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Building capacity for entrepreneurs in the cultural heritage sector
On 18 December 2023, we celebrated the successful completion of the first phase of our Undertaking Business in Culture (UBIC) project's entrepreneurship workshop. This pivotal three-month phase brought together 20 talented and dedicated cultural entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe who have demonstrated not only their passion for innovation but also their commitment to personal and professional...
Best wishes from Webber Ndoro, ICCROM Director-General
I would like to thank all of you for the outstanding support I received during my six-year term as Director-General. Some moments have proved challenging but always very stimulating, and through the continuous and valuable support of our Member States and partners, the Organization has successfully achieved many goals for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.
Launch of Utamaduni Heritage Hub in Egypt
On 28 and 29 November 2023, ICCROM along with Senghor University and more than 10 experts from different organizations and backgrounds, gathered to witness the launching of Utamaduni Heritage Hub, the first Heritage Hub in Egypt. The term “Utamaduni” stands for Heritage in Swahili language, while “Tamaduni” translates to civilization in Arabic.
A successful 33rd General Assembly, marking the beginning of a promising new chapter for ICCROM
The 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly has concluded in Rome. National delegations from our 137 Member States - as well as observers from non-Member States, intergovernmental organizations and other partnering institutions - attended the biennial two-day event hosted at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to assess our progress, set...
Bridging the gap between Africa and Europe for sustainable culture and agri-food security
The Fifth Conference for Euro-African Academic Partnerships brought together African university leaders and young talents equipped with expertise in agricultural and cultural sciences, research, conservation, and the enhancement of landscape heritage to forge connections among countries and lay the foundation for progress in these critical domains.
Five new interns on board at ICCROM
Since the creation of our Internship and Fellows Programme in 2002, more than 200 people have benefited from the experience of undertaking a period of personal development with ICCROM. During the third quarter of 2023, in addition to those fellows and volunteers who continued their work, we welcomed five new interns.
Needs and strategies for capacity building for heritage in Africa
From 25 to 27 September, experts and interested groups and individuals gathered at ICCROM for a strategic planning workshop about the future of capacity building for African heritage. The workshop includes 15 participants from 12 African countries representing universities, NGOs, government ministries and more, and working in fields as varied as climate activism to cultural entrepreneurship and...
Visit from the Ambassador of South Africa
On 15 September, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro was honoured to meet with HE Ambassador Nosipho Nausca Jean Ngcaba, Ambassador of South Africa to Italy, at ICCROM headquarters.
Visit from the Ambassador of Egypt
On 14 September, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro was honoured to meet with HE Bassam Rady, Ambassador of Egypt to Italy, at ICCROM headquarters.