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We are a unique nonprofit that provides access to conservation expertise, and skill for all stewards of cultural heritage through strategic services.

The African Heritage Conservation Initiative (TAHCI)

TAHCI is a non-governmental organization working to promote the identification, conservation, and management of all forms of cultural heritage, in every region in Africa which are a contribution the expression of the world's cultural diversity. It is a unique nonprofit that provides access to conservation expertise, and skill for all stewards of cultural heritage through strategic services.

The headquarter is in Nigeria and we recognize that it is our common responsibility to safeguard cultural heritage for the future generations and hand them on in the full richness of their authenticity (in the Vernice Charter, 1964). We also recognize that the “damage to cultural property belonging to any people whatsoever means damage to the cultural heritage of all mankind, since each people makes its contribution to the culture of the world” (The 1954 Hague Convention).

For almost a decade TAHCI has partnered with different institutions, professionals and governments in Africa to support them in safeguarding heritage within their borders. Being the first in NGO of its kind in Africa, TAHCI is small and agile, enabling it to respond swiftly to the needs. Our team includes conservators, scientists, archaeologists, site managers, archivists, and researchers which helps us deliver our strategic objectives everywhere in Africa. TAHCI has a vast network international heritage institutions UNESCO, ICOMOS, ICCROM; and scientific institutes and universities.

Our Mission

TAHCI mission is to promote the identification, evaluation, conservation and management of cultural heritage in Africa. TAHCI forms an inter-Africa-nation network to improve the identification, evaluation, conservation and management of cultural heritage. To also promote the conservation standards, responsible practice, and knowledge cultural heritage conservation through conservation, advocacy, and education. TAHCI is equipped to take a leadership role in conservation processes while also collaborating with major responsible organizations to protect cultural heritage in the different Africa countries.

Our Vision

TAHCI aims to fill the void of heritage conservation advocacy and bridge the gap between international policies and domestic applications in conservation and management in Africa. TAHCI also aims to set a strategic system to establish database for Africa heritage sites at risk and set them up for identification, conservation, and valorization.

TAHCI over the years

Over the years, TAHCI has been known for its interdisciplinary approach to conservation, engaging the community and mediating with heritage conservation institutions. Today, TAHCI has partners in 7 Africa countries namely Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory-Coast, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and South Africa. Together, these form an African platform, which combines technical co-operation with information sharing, training, personnel exchange and awareness-raising on cultural heritage conservation and management in Africa.

Our Operational Creed

  • Heritage Sustainability

    TAHCI is committed to sustainable heritage development and the implementation of innovative heritage conservation which responds to environmental and social impact while encouraging economic growth. TAHCI is an ardent for cultural heritage sustainability as a catalyst for sustainable development.

  • Accountability & Transparency

    TAHCI promote the ethic of accountability and transparency. In this regard, we work to ensure timely, clear and reliable auditing and reporting on its projects activities, operations and financial management including transparency in the use of resources.

  • Neutrality

    In all countries we are domicile, TAHCI strives to ensure neutrality to the prevailing political, religious or ideological movement of its locality while focusing on its objective ensuring the transmission of cultural heritage to the future generation.

  • Domesticity

    TAHCI is committed to implementing heritage conservation principles within the armbit of what is permitted by the law in the different country where it is domicile.

  • Empowerment

    TAHCI is committed to enhancing the capacities of stakeholders involved in heritage conservation through programs like workshops, networking and other relevant knowledge sharing platforms.

The African Heritage Conservation (TAHCI)

  • 10, Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
  • +234 809 500 4159
  • info@tahci.org

Services

  • - Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management
  • - Development of Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP)
  • - Others

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