This exhibition features works by primarily local photographers living in or near endangered sites in Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Libya, Peru and Turkey. Images underscore issues of concern to people in these locales, while emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to safeguard the world’s cultural heritage.

Meridian International Center, founded in 1960, is a leading non-partisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to strengthening international understanding. It is well known for building global partnerships through leadership exchanges and international collaboration. Its Art for Cultural Diplomacy program organizes high quality exhibitions in collaboration with government ministries, museums, artists, collectors and experts around the globe. For over 25 years, Meridian has employed art to build bridges among people worldwide and its exhibits have traveled to 320 cities in 44 U.S. states and 50 countries.

Created in 2002, Global Heritage Fund’s mission is to save the most significant and endangered cultural heritage sites in developing countries. Carried out through scientific excellence and community involvement, these efforts focus on conservation and responsible growth at key World Heritage Sites. Projects are selected using strict criteria and each initiative follows a comprehensive methodology termed Preservation by Design®. This approach integrates master planning, scientific conservation, community engagement, and local partnerships. The organization currently has twelve projects in ten countries.