Afghanistan
We are supporting craftsmanship, training and health.
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VisitWe are restoring heritage buildings in downtown Yangon, supporting artisans and reviving traditional crafts across the country.
VisitWe are building project partnerships that provide artistic, technical and economic opportunities for artisans, and spur the growth of the craft industries.
VisitWe are supporting master artisans, reconnecting thousands of children and families with heritage, and revitalising the ancient site of Umm Qais.
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Turquoise Mountain is a charity supporting artisans and communities to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. Founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, we work directly with artisan communities in Afghanistan, Jordan, Myanmar, Palestine and Saudi Arabia. To find out more click on our country pages above.
To date, we have trained and employed over 11,500 artisans, restored more than 180 historic buildings, provided primary healthcare to over 275,000 patients, and education and cultural heritage programmes to over 4,500 children.
180 Buildings restored worldwide
11,500 Trained in traditional crafts and heritage building restoration
700 Artisan businesses supported
$41M In crafts sold
275k Patients treated
3M Visitors to exhibitions