2024: A Year of Impact

Thanks to our partners’ dedication and donors’ generosity, 2024 has been a transformative year for CHiFA. Our unique approach goes beyond traditional non-profit models, focusing on creating lasting impact in cultural heritage. Your contribution, no matter the size, fuels this work.

This year, CHiFA has worked tirelessly to advance heritage-led regeneration projects that create tangible economic opportunities. Here are some highlights from 2024:

• Mexico: Empowering local community partners to lead the establishment of the Ruta del Rio Grande, the region's first heritage route.
• Zanzibar: Programming is underway at the Majestic Cultural Hub, while restoration of the historic cinema progresses.
• Rhodes: Advancing to the design phase for the redevelopment of property owned by the Jewish community, aligned with the municipality’s regeneration plan for the Medieval City.
• Tunis: Advising our partner Tunihistoric and deepening our understanding of their challenges and opportunities through a site visit to the historic Medina.

Beyond advancing on-the-ground projects, CHiFA has also taken a leadership role in global discussions on sustainable development through heritage conservation.

In 2024, CHiFA shared its expertise and insights through global forums and partnerships:

• ChangeNOW Conference in Paris: President Bonnie Burnham shared the importance of cultural heritage and actions social entrepreneurs can take to incorporate it into solutions to address global challenges.
• OWHC World Congress in Córdoba: CHiFA’s case study research shaped the development of Organization of World Heritage Cities’ New Urban Project, providing an action plan for sustainable urban development, presented at the organization's biannual conference.
• ICOMOS Philippines: President Bonnie Burnham outlined successful heritage-led regeneration case studies to inform plans for a heritage zone in Quiapo, Manila.
• University of Carthage: Senior Advisor Derek Moore led a studio on comprehensive heritage-led regeneration planning, deepening our relationships in Tunisia.
• ICCROM Training Course: CHiFA mentors supported heritage professionals in the Climate Action for Sustainable Built Heritage Conservation and Management course in Nantucket.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As part of the CHiFA community, you helped us achieve these milestones. Together, we made 2024 a year of impact —empowering communities, restoring cultural landmarks, and advancing global conversations on heritage-led development. As CHiFA prepares to launch a bold new initiative in 2025, your support has never been more crucial.