A People-Oriented heritage organisation
Liwan was established in response to the ongoing cultural devastation witnessed in the country since 2003.
Wars and conflict, as well as unregulated socio-economic development, climate change and collapse, neglect and deliberate attacks, have severely undermined Iraq's cultural heritage.
An organiastion to support Iraq's cultural heritage
Conflict, instability, ensuing corruption, poor conservation practices and more generally the impact of decades of war have severely affected Iraq, its communities and heritage.
In a situation of collapse and weak state services and institutions, Liwan was established as an organisation oriented around Iraq's archaeologists, researchers, academics and those concerned with the rehabilitation and revitalisation of the country's heritage sectors.
Liwan is a non-governmental organisation. It works to safeguard and rebuild Iraq's cultural heritage, offer necessary capacity building support and work towards strengthening the country's own knowledge production regarding its past.
With a view to building a transparent and effective national heritage organisation, Liwan engages directly in projects and activities to rehabilitate Iraq's cultural heritage, conduct research of the highest calibre, and encourage and motivate the general public about the significance of Iraq's past.
Liwan is also set up to provide support to Iraqi organisations, academics, researchers and practitioners where required, especially in light of the difficult logistical challenges in the country.
