Kathmandu. The British Council is pleased to announce that its Cultural Protection Fund has entered its 10th year.
The government is committed to continue important works for the protection of cultural heritages that are at risk due to conflict and climate change in 19 countries of the world including Nepal. Since 2022, Cultural Protection Fund has been supporting the public in Nepal to conserve history, identity, and heritage and empower communities.
The important functions of the fund are as follows:
- In Nepal, the endangered language like Kusunda is being revived by the concerned community and the women-led Maithil art has been revived in a creative way. Similarly, works have been carried out for the conservation of mountain monasteries in Dolpa while initiatives have been taken to preserve the food tradition of indigenous communities which is on the verge of extinction due to climate change in the high Himalayan region of Gandaki.
The Bharendra Research Museum in Bangladesh has imparted training to professionals to preserve and promote the materials collected in the museum and oral traditions.TAG_OPEN_li_19
In Pakistan, support has been given to the preservation of maritime heritage and sculptures of the Hazara community in the Indush Delta, to the restoration of Buddha statues in the Swat Valley, to the renovation of the historic Silk Road buildings, and the restoration of Karachi’s Khaliqdina Hall as a vibrant cultural hub.TAG_OPEN_li_18
Rustom Modi, Country Director of British Council Nepal, said: “While investing at the level of the public, the Cultural Protection Fund highlights our long-standing commitment to conserving our heritage. By creating new opportunities for business growth across Nepal, we are helping to reshape the future of cultural preservation in Nepal and strengthen the skills and networks of heritage practitioners. ’
Such community-focused initiatives have contributed significantly to their recovery, resilience and renewal. This will help the community to gain knowledge about cultural issues and to determine the future based on identity and cultural heritage.
In 2026, the British Council, as part of the Cultural Protection Fund, is hosting a capacity building workshop for 33 heritage professionals representing different parts of the country from January 20-23. They are being trained in the workshop on heritage project management skills and building networks as well as the readiness of heritage professionals and organizations.
The organization believes that this program will connect cultural heritage practitioners from Nepal and around the world by coordinating thematic areas and will help them to participate more effectively in national and international initiatives in the field of heritage.
