Heritage Foundation Pakistan

Heritage Foundation of Pakistan[1] is a Pakistani heritage and humanitarian aid organization founded by Yasmeen Lari and Suhail Zaheer Lari in 1980.

The organization's mission is "to document and conserve the traditional and historic built environment of Pakistan; create an awareness of Pakistan’s rich and diverse historic architecture and art; and to promote cultural heritage for social integration, peace and development."[2]

Awards

In 2002, the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan received the Recognition Award from the United Nations System in Pakistan for its commitment to "documentation and conservation of heritage and environment of traditional and historical centers of Pakistan."[3]

References

  1. ↑ Heritage Foundation of Pakistan. heritagefoundationpak.org. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  2. ↑ About Us | Heritage Foundation of Pakistan. heritagefoundationpak.org. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Laila Kazmi, "Yasmeen Lari", Women of Pakistan. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
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