Verein zur Bewahrung Erhaltung des Weltkulturerbes e.V
Friends Association of the Hornemann Institute
Founded in 1996 in Hildesheim, the Association for the Preservation and Conservation of World Cultural Heritage (Verein zur Bewahrung und Erhaltung des Weltkulturerbes e.V.), works as a friends association of the Hornemann Institute. In § 2 of the statutes, the purpose is stated as follows:
The association helps the preservation and conservation of world cultural heritage by providing the necessary expertise and by promoting the Hornemann Institute of the University of Applied Sciences and Art (HAWK).
Tasks and Measures
Building and maintaining internet based training courses for professionals, who work in the field of conservation and restoration and in museums
Building and maintaining a database on topics about conservation and restoration
Publications about conservation measures
Events covering questions about the preservation and conservation of world cultural heritage
Organizing and promoting conservation and restoration projects
Promoting an international knowledge exchange in the field of conservation and restoration, also with regards to the training of conservation professionals
The future of our cultural heritage will depend on us to inspire future generations, therefore the association is also involved in youth projects.
