When the 4 August explosion tore through Beirut, the devastating impact resonated through every aspect of Lebanese life. Heritage sites and cultural institutions, so crucial to the identity of the vibrant city, were hit hard. Together, the Prince Claus Fund, the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH), Gerda Henkel Foundation, and the UK’s Cultural Protection Fund managed by British Council in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (HM Government DCMS), have raised 230.000 euros for the Beirut Action Plan to support emergency recovery efforts on the ground.

For further information please contact Dr. Anna-Monika Lauter and access the press release of the Prince Claus Fund.