Imagine a world where the treasures of human history are just a click away. Where ancient manuscripts, groundbreaking scientific papers, and cultural masterpieces are accessible to everyone, everywhere. That’s the vision driving our exciting new partnership between UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme and the Khalili Foundation.
The Khalili Foundation’s mission goes beyond democratising content from the Khalili Collections. It is to democratize the world’s cultural knowledge and make our shared documentary heritage a true public good. We’re bringing history to life on Wikimedia Commons, creating a digital sanctuary for humanity’s most precious documents.
Dramatically increase public access to documentary heritage through Wikimedia Commons, reaching millions worldwide.
Foster collaboration between Wikimedia contributors and documentary heritage experts, creating a powerful alliance to preserve and share our collective past.
Raise awareness about the importance of documentary heritage, encouraging further preservation efforts and nominations to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Registers.
of newly accessible heritage items
This project is just the beginning. Together, we’re building a future where knowledge knows no borders and our shared heritage connects us all. Explore, contribute, and help us write the next chapter in humanity’s grand story.
