Utah, United States Bears Ears National Monument A government plan puts sacred lands and sites of the United States’ indigenous people at risk. More
Siem Reap, Cambodia Phnom Bakheng Phnom Bakheng, the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor, is one of the world’s greatest architectural treasures. More
Mount Sinjar, Iraq Mam Rashan Shrine Reconstruction of a shrine destroyed in a genocidal campaign can establish greater recognition for a minority community that has been denied equality. More
Easter Island, Chile Easter Island (Rapa Nui)—Orongo Easter Island, a special territory of Chile that was annexed in 1888, is most famous for the hundreds moai statues scattered throughout its coastline. More
Patan, Nepal Char Narayan Temple Nepal is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and its rich heritage would not have survived over the centuries were it not for painstaking reconstruction efforts. More
Lisbon, Portugal Jeronimos Monastery and Church King Manuel I erected a large monastery close to the site where Henry the Navigator had built a church dedicated to Santa Maria de Belém in the fifteenth century. More
Juani Island, Tanzania Kua Ruins The remains of a medieval Swahili town, the Kua Ruins are at risk from the effects of a harsh climate and destruction at the hands of explorers digging for fabled Swahili treasures. More
Paris, France Notre-Dame of Paris The near-loss of a beloved cathedral and global icon reminds us of the depth of human connection to heritage places and the personal trauma that their destruction can bring. More
Ayutthaya, Thailand Wat Chaiwatthanaram Wat Chaiwatthanaram, an outstanding structure designed in the Khmer style, was laid out to represent a cosmological chart of the Buddhist universe. More
Mandalay, Myanmar Shwe-nandaw Kyaung Conservation efforts at Shwe-nandaw Kyaung will not only serve this historic site, but will also assist in training conservationists in traditional carpentry crafts. More
Babylon, Iraq The Future of Babylon WMF has been working with Iraq’s State Board of Antiquities and Heritage since 2008 to conserve Babylon’s fragile archaeological remains. More
Beijing, China Qianlong Garden Conservation Project The Qianlong Garden was built by the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to serve as a part of his retirement complex for use following his 60-year reign. More
Siem Reap, Cambodia Angkor Archaeological Park Angkor was once the seat of the Khmer Empire, which ruled a large portion of Southeast Asia between the ninth and fifteenth centuries AD. More
Mexico City, Mexico Canal Nacional Community stewards of Mexico's oldest man-made waterway demand a seat at the table as government plans for a new park push forward. More
Ta'izz, Yemen Old City of Ta’izz Yemen's medieval capital has become a battlefield, galvanizing local efforts to survey the damage and plan for future conservation efforts. More
Port-au-Prince, Haiti Gingerbread Neighborhood International collaboration focused on the recovery of the Gingerbread Neighborhood of Port-au-Prince after the devastating earthquake of January 2010. More
Cusco Region, Peru Sacred Valley of the Incas A community demands inclusive and equitable solutions as construction of a new airport threatens a rich cultural landscape near Macchu Picchu. More
Bukhara, Uzbekistan Traditional Houses in the Old Jewish Mahalla of Bukhara Documentation and assistance will highlight the history of Jewish presence in Central Asia following the migration of the community. More
Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia Churning of the Sea of Milk Gallery Conservation Project The Churning of the Sea of Milk Gallery displays a spectacular 49 meters of intricately sculpted bas-reliefs that are part of a larger ensemble of many battle scenes from across the region. More
Toronto, Canada Ontario Place A modern mega-structure, currently closed and at risk of redevelopment, can continue to foster exchange across population groups as a recreational center. More
San Antonio, Texas, United States San Antonio Woolworth Building A Texas building that contributed to the African-American Civil Rights Movement is threatened by the extension of Alamo visitor resources. More
Mafraq, Jordan Building Conservation Capacity in Syria and Jordan Cultural heritage is a source of pride and identity for those displaced by war, and it can also be a powerful tool for healing after conflict. More
Lalibela, Ethiopia Rock-Hewn Churches In the 1960s, one of the first projects undertaken by WMF was at Lalibela. More
Birmingham, United Kingdom Moseley Road Baths Moseley Road Baths, an Edwardian time capsule still in use and serving a diverse urban community, is now at risk of closure due to cutbacks in government spending. More
New York, New York, United States The Bridge to Crafts Careers Program This program addresses the growing need for craftspeople experienced in the preservation arts by providing training and job placement opportunities to students. More
Georgia Tusheti National Park The Tush community seeks to ensure that regional development in eastern Georgia will promote sustainable tourism and will not disrupt their livelihoods. More
