Afghanistan
We have transformed Murad Khani, a district of the Old City, from slum conditions into a vibrant cultural, educational and economic hub.
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We have transformed Murad Khani, a district of the Old City, from slum conditions into a vibrant cultural, educational and economic hub.
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We are restoring the first heritage buildings in downtown Yangon, supporting artisans and reviving traditional crafts across the country.
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We are building project partnerships that provide artistic, technical and economic opportunities for artisans, and spur the growth of the craft industries.
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We are working with master artisans to support regional traditional craft enterprise and to reconnect thousands of children and families with heritage.
VisitTURQUOISE MOUNTAIN WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2006 BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES TO INVEST IN HISTORIC AREAS AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTS, TO PROVIDE JOBS, SKILLS AND A RENEWED SENSE OF PRIDE.
In blending heritage buildings, education and enterprise, Turquoise Mountain has created sustainable urban regeneration that hosts the revival of artisan industries. Turquoise Mountain now works in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. To find out more follow our country pages above.
Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education, and a renewed sense of pride. We focus on historic buildings and traditional crafts, in Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Middle East. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored over 150 historic buildings, employed and trained thousands of artisans and builders, built over 50 small businesses, and sold over $6,000,000 worth of traditional crafts to international markets.
150 Buildings restored worldwide
6K Total number of artisans trained
$6M Craft sales worldwide
3.1K Trained in heritage building restoration
80% Of institute graduates go on to own a business
17K Patients provided primary healthcare every year
Turquoise Mountain products are sold in many retail outlets and museum shops in North America, Europe, and the Gulf, as well as online.