The destruction of cultural heritage can feel like losing part of yourself. Preserving it supports emotional and mental well-being, and keeps communities anchored.
As crises grow more frequent and unpredictable, the need for heritage protection has never been more urgent.
Cultural Emergency Response (CER) supports and facilitates fast and flexible first-aid to support cultural heritage under threat from conflict or disaster situations.
Emergency grant & coordination mechanism
Decentralising the response to cultural emergencies
Strengthening local capacity, leadership & networks
Impact, advocacy, & dialogue