VI – The organization

The International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) is the principal global fund exclusively dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in conflict and post-conflict zones. It was created in response to the massive destruction of cultural heritage that began to escalate 20 years ago, predominantly as a result of terrorism and war in the Middle East and the Sahel.

ALIPH was founded in 2017 as a private-public partnership Based in Geneva, this Swiss foundation has the privileges and immunities of an international organization.

Since 2018, ALIPH has supported about 180 projects in 35 countries on 4 continents. Wherever possible, ALIPH strives to finance projects that are carried out on the ground. In all cases, ALIPH’s objective is to work hand in hand with local partners, authorities, and communities.

ALIPH offers grants through competitive calls for application and through a rolling emergency support mechanism.

For questions, please contact Bastien Varoutsikos.

bastien.varoutsikos@aliph-foundation.org