African World Heritage Fund, a Category II Centre under the auspices of UNESCO - works with protection & preservation of Africa's natural and cultural heritage.
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@African_WH_Fund participated as a technical partner in the 2nd International. Meeting on Management & Conservation of Rock Art in Algeria, during the International Rock Art Festival, together with experts from 12 African countries.
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On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, the @african_wh_fund celebrate Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary 🇸🇳, a @UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most important refuges for migratory birds crossing the Sahara, hosting nearly 3 mil birds each year.
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Every heritage leader's journey begins with an opportunity.
The @African_WH_Fund supported emerging professionals from Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Mozambique to participate in the #PanAf2026 in Maputo, Mozambique.
#AWHF20 #AfricanHeritage #InvestingInHeritage #CapacityBuilding
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@African_WH_Fund supported student researchers from Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana to attend #ASAPA2026, providing opportunities to learn, connect, share research, and build professional networks across the region.
📢 Call for Applications | DEADLINE EXTENDED
Workshop on the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage in Africa
Deadline: 04 Oct 2026
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🎥 As part of our #AWHF20 reflections, hear from Executive Director Dr Albino Jopela on 20 years of advancing heritage conservation across Africa.
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📢 Call for Applications | Workshop on the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage in Africa
🗓 Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
🔗 Apply here: awhf.net/workshop-on-the-int…
#AWHF20 #WHIPIC #AfricanWorldHeritage #CapacityBuilding #InterpretationAndPresentation
Twenty years. Countless partnerships. Lasting impact.
As part of the @African_WH_Fund 20th Anniversary celebrations, we look back on a milestone moment that brought together heritage champions from across the continent.
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On #AfricanUnionDay, we celebrate the vision of #Agenda2063 & the power of African unity. For 20 years, @African_WH_Fund has advanced heritage conservation through partnership, capacity building and regional cooperation, helping to strengthen Africa's shared identity & heritage.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Investing in Africa's Heritage, AWHF welcomes participants to the 3rd Edition of the International Workshop on Preliminary Assessment for World Heritage Nominations in Africa.
#AWHF20Years #AfricanWorldHeritage #InvestingInHeritage
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Pleased to deliver remarks at the Commemorative Side Event marking the 20th Anniversary of the African World Heritage Fund, held during the 48th session of the #WorldHeritage Committee in Busan.
Over the past two decades, the #AWHF has become a trusted partner of African States Parties, UNESCO and the wider World Heritage community—strengthening professional expertise, institutions, conservation and the sustainable management of Africa’s remarkable heritage.
I was pleased to highlight Azerbaijan’s longstanding commitment to UNESCO’s #PriorityAfrica and our support for the African World Heritage Fund. Since the establishment of the UNESCO–Azerbaijan Fund-in-Trust in 2013, our cooperation has been guided by a solid principle: international solidarity should translate into practical and lasting results.
As the Fund enters its third decade, Azerbaijan remains committed to supporting its mission and working with African States Parties, UNESCO and partners to strengthen African expertise, regional cooperation and the protection of Africa’s outstanding heritage.
Warm congratulations to the African World Heritage Fund on 20 years of meaningful service to Africa and to the World Heritage Convention!
#Azerbaijan #Africa #Heritage #WHC48 #UNESCO
At #WHC48 in Busan, we marked 20 years of the African World Heritage Fund — a milestone in advancing a more representative World Heritage List and @UNESCO’s commitment to #PriorityAfrica.
🎥 Hear Executive Director @JopelaAlbino reflect on the Fund's journey and the road ahead.
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At #WHC48 in Busan, we marked 20 years of the African World Heritage Fund — a milestone in advancing a more representative World Heritage List and @UNESCO’s commitment to #PriorityAfrica.
🎥 Hear Executive Director @JopelaAlbino reflect on the Fund's journey and the road ahead.
History made at #48COM! 🇸🇸 The Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape is officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, South Sudan's 1st site! This 11M+ hectare landscape protects the Great Nile Migration, the largest land mammal migration on Earth.
#WorldHeritage #AWHF20
Historic win at #48COM! 🇰🇲 The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros are officially inscribed on the @UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's 1st-ever site! #WorldHeritage #AWHF20 #AfricanHeritage
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