The British Council is pleased to announce that its Cultural Protection Fund is entering its tenth year, continuing vital work to protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change across Pakistan.
Since 2022, the Cultural Protection Fund has supported work in Pakistan to empower communities and safeguard heritage that connects people to history, identity, and each other.
In Pakistan, projects range from preserving maritime heritage in the Indus Delta and Hazara crafts, to restoring Buddhist carvings in the Swat Valley, repairing historic Silk Route buildings, and reopening Karachi’s Khalikdina Hall as a vibrant cultural hub.
James Hampson, Country Director, British Council Pakistan, said: “The Cultural Protection Fund is investing in the people who protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage. The British Council will continue to play an important role in building the skills, knowledge and understanding of heritage professionals who are the forefront of this work.”
These community-focused initiatives act as engines for recovery, resilience, and renewal—helping communities reclaim cultural knowledge and build futures rooted in identity and belonging.
As part of Cultural Protection Fund’s work in 2026, the British Council will deliver a series of capacity-building workshops across South Asia starting in January. These workshops are designed to strengthen the skills, networks, and preparedness of heritage professionals and organisations.
On 10 and 11 February in Lahore, local and international stakeholders will gather for two days of learning and exchange in a capacity-building programme. The programme will connect heritage practitioners across Pakistan and the world, enhancing sector-wide coordination, and support participants to engage more effectively with national and international heritage initiatives.
