Heritage Emergency Fund

The Heritage Emergency Fund, a multi-donor fund for the protection of culture in emergencies, was established by UNESCO in 2015 to respond effectively to crises resulting from armed conflicts and disasters. The Fund finances activities in the area of emergency preparedness and response within the domains of the UNESCO Culture Conventions. 

UNESCO works with Member States by strengthening their ability to prevent, mitigate, and recover the loss of cultural heritage and diversity in emergencies and by advocating for the integration of the protection of culture into humanitarian action, security strategies, and peace-building processes, including harnessing the potential of culture to strengthen resilience and support recovery.