Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in the Old City of Jerusalem

Project Summary
he project aims at the development, protection, conservation and restoration of Palestinian cultural heritage sites in the Old City of Jerusalem. The main activities include the rehabilitation of the Madrasa al-Kilaniya and relative housing units; rehabilitation of the Hammam al Ayn and Hammam al Shifa; and development of a business management plan and training in situ for maintenance and management of the revitalized sites. It will also enhance local capacities in conservation, rehabilitation and management of historic buildings and sites, as well as provide short and medium job opportunities to young professionals.
The project will also contribute towards raising awareness of the local community on the importance of the cultural heritage sites in the old city of East Jerusalem by providing them with restored public spaces. In addition, the project will improve the living conditions, hygiene standards and environmental conditions in the old city through the rehabilitation of some public spaces, and socio-economic conditions of old city residents by providing tourist services and adequate housing in buildings.
Accomplishments and Progress
- Business management plan completed.
- Rehabilitation of the Madrasa al-Kilaniya and relative housing units Completed.
- Rehabilitation works for the Hammam al Ayn and Hammam al Shifa completed.
- Training by Al Quds University to the team managing the operations and maintenance of the facilities completed.
Geographic Coverage: | East Jerusalem |
Partners: | Al Quds University, Islamic Waqf |
Sustainable Development Goal/s: | Sustainable Cities and Communities |
Project Manager: | Ivan Carmi, Programme Specialist Contact: 00972-54-8174144, ivan.carmi@undp.org |
Other Documents: | Project Fact Sheet |
Status:
Completed
Project start date:
June 2013
Estimated end date:
June 2018
Focus area:
Project office:
UNDP in Prog for Palestinian People
Implementing partner:
United Nations Development Programme
Funding Support by
Donor name
Amount contributed
$4,712,547
Delivery in previous fiscal year
2020 -$6,233
2019 $114,860
2017 $757,142
2016 $482,701
2015 $732,958
2014 $559,308
2013 $281,990