Afghanistan
We are supporting craftsmanship, training and health.
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Myanmar
We are restoring heritage buildings in downtown Yangon, supporting artisans and reviving traditional crafts across the country.
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We are building project partnerships that provide artistic, technical and economic opportunities for artisans, and spur the growth of the craft industries.
VisitLevant
We are supporting master artisans, reconnecting thousands of children and families with heritage, and revitalising the ancient site of Umm Qais.
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How we work
Turquoise Mountain supports artisans and communities to protect and revitalise their heritage. Our work is rooted in the belief that cultural heritage has the power to transform lives. Founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, we work directly with artisan communities in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia and the Levant. To find out more click on our country pages above.
To date, we have trained over 11,500 artisans, restored more than 170 historic buildings, provided primary healthcare to over 250,000 patients, and education and cultural heritage programmes to over 4,500 children.
170 Buildings restored worldwide
11,500 Trained in traditional crafts and heritage building restoration
700 Artisan businesses supported
$38M In crafts sold
250k Patients treated
1M Visitors to exhibitions