In the pages of this annual report you will find beautiful monuments in the heart of historic cities, such as the church of St. Trophime in Arles, France, where WMF is struggling to reduce the impact of environmental pollution and excessive tourism. You will also find small villages such as Bafut,...Read more
The places mankind has built define our history on Earth. Our structures tell the story of our past; they frame our accomplishments and reflect our cultural and artistic aspirations. They are a testament to humanity’s extraordinary creativity in adapting the world’s diverse and multifaceted...Read more
The year 2007 provided opportunities both to consider our record of past achievements and to break new ground. WMF has grown exponentially in the last decade, thanks in large part to the artful guidance and stewardship of Dr. Marilyn Perry, who served as chairman of WMF for 17 years. In June, she...Read more
The World Monuments Fund’s fortieth anniversary Hadrian Award lunch in October 2005 was the occasion for a thrilling announcement. Robert W. Wilson, WMF’s most generous donor, agreed to raise the level of funding for his Robert W. Wilson Challenge to Conserve Our Heritage from $50 million to $100...Read more
In 2005 WMF’s programming touched an unprecedented range of sites—177 in 58 countries around the world. Almost $13 million was invested in the future of places that, through this support, will survive and flourish as local cultural attractions, anchoring communities to their history and...Read more
Major shifts in world events in 2004 posed both challenges and opportunities for WMF in its effort to safeguard and conserve our cultural heritage. Read more
Thirty-five years have passed since the World Monuments Fund was founded by a retired U.S. Army officer, Colonel James Gray, who wanted to help prevent the collapse ofthe Leaning Tower of Pisa. More than 160 projects later, WMF's program has grown in scope, complexity, and sophistication. Its...Read more
To observe a year in the life of the World Monuments Fund, as we do here in our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1998, is to marvel at the energy and commitment of OUf staff, to be dismayed at the gravity and breadth ofthe needs that we address, and to celebrate the milestones of progress and...Read more
A year is but a passing gleam in the life of a monument or site, but in terms of conservation, a year can make a decisive difference. From that perspective, the fiscal year 1997 was especially significant for the World Monuments Fund, and for our capacity to make a difference to the preservation of...Read more