World Monuments Fund Launches 50th Anniversary with Major Commitment to Heritage Sites Worldwide

In recognition of its 50th Anniversary and defining a vision for the future, Bonnie Burnham, President of World Monuments Fund (WMF), announced today the launch of a multi-year campaign to restore five major cultural heritage sites around the world. The organization is calling attention to the growing challenge of preserving the world’s important architectural and cultural heritage sites due to pressing global issues such as war and conflict, climate change, urban development, and neglect.