Partnership with ACOR/USAID SCHEP through a start up grant for our council. The grant agreement was signed by our president HRH Princess Dana Firas and Dr. Barbara A. Porter ACOR Director.

Partnership with ACOR/USAID SCHEP through a start up grant for our council. The grant agreement was signed by our president HRH Princess Dana Firas and Dr. Barbara A. Porter ACOR Director 09/May/2019

SCHEP is pleased to announce a new agreement with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-Jordan)! ICOMOS-Jordan President HRH Princess Dana Firas and Dr. Barbara Porter, Director of ACOR , signed an agreement on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

ICOMOS –Jordan aims to preserve the archaeological sites and monuments in Jordan, improve the management of these sites according to international standards, support and manage small income-generating projects for local communities and raise awareness on the value of the Jordanian cultural heritage.

As part of SCHEP’s mission to achieve an enabling environment that fosters community engagement, strengthens CHR institutions, and sustains and grows a community of practice around Jordan’s Cultural Heritage Resources, SCHEP will support ICOMOS-Jordan as they develop and enhance their capacities and increase the visibility and sustainability of ICOMOS activities in Jordan.

SCHEP is proud to be able to support such initiatives and to contribute to a sustainable, community-centered community of practice around Jordan’s cultural heritage!