UMAM Documentation and Research was seriously damaged during the conflict in Southern Lebanon in the summer of 2006. It serves as a cultural centre and independent archive for war documentation, and is located in Southern Beirut. Bombing resulted in extensive damage to both the roof of the main building (the “Hangar”) and a part of the archive. Immediate action was needed to prevent the main building’s further deterioration and the possible loss of the archive.
CER provided €24,800, which has enabled the restoration of the main building’s roof along with the partial digitalisation of the UMAM D&R archive. These activities commenced in November 2006. UMAM D&R was responsible for the implementation of these repairs. It re-opened its doors to the public and resumed its cultural activities in the spring of 2007.
Partner’s information:
UMAM Documentation and Research
www.umam-dr.org
A CER action in Lebanon in 2006: the restoration of the roof of Beirut’s UMAM Documentation and Research centre and the digitalisation of its archive.
Photo: Monika Borgmann-Slim
CER provides emergency relief for cultural heritages that have been affected by man-made or natural disasters.
Cultural Emergency Response
Prince Claus Fund
Hoge Nieuwstraat 30
2514 EL The Hague
Tel. 31 (0)70 4274303
Fax 31 (0)70 4274277
E-mail cer@princeclausfund.nl
www.princeclausfund.nl
