African World Heritage Day

Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage.

While Africa is underrepresented on the World Heritage List (African properties account for some 12% of all inscribed sites worldwide), a disproportionally high percentage (39%) of these properties are on the World Heritage List in Danger. Faced with various contemporary threats, such as climate change, uncontrolled development, poaching, civil unrest and instability, many of Africa’s wonders risk losing their outstanding universal value.  It is therefore more urgent than ever that this irreplaceable heritage be protected and preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/african-world-heritage

Please consider all the organizations that are working to elevate the black Community on the African continent:

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Featured Organization:

Centre for Sustainable Access to Health in Africa – Nigeria

Hand In Hand – Eastern Africa – Kenya

The Good Vine – Eswatini