Partners and Collaborators
We thank all of our partners, collaboration with whom make our work possible and sustainable. Together, we will continue to achieve common goals and have a greater collective impact.
Listed alphabetically.
As part of TARII’s goal of transparency, we are developing this informational page that will highlight our project partners. This page is under construction. If your organization should be listed, contact us to confirm permissions.
The council of overseas research centers
CAORC is a private nonprofit federation of independent overseas research centers (ORCs) that promotes advanced research, particularly in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on the conservation and recording of cultural heritage and the understanding and interpretation of modern societies. TARII is a member of CAORC, which supports TARII through advocacy and an annual grant provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
IICAH - iraqi institution for the conservation of antiquities and heritage
IICAH's mission is to help rebuild Iraq's cultural heritage sector by providing in-country training in the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage for Iraq's museum and heritage professionals. TARII and IICAH formed a partnership in 2022, which allows for collaboration on trainings and programs at the Institute in Erbil. The TARII office in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is located within IICAH (PDF).
The University of Delaware’s website on IICAH
IICROM - International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
ICCROM is an intergovernmental organization working in service to its Member States to promote the conservation of all forms of cultural heritage in every region of the world. In 2022, TARII partnered with IICROM to support the emergency conservation of an Al-Jaff Palace in Iraq under their First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR) program.
J.M. Kaplan fund
The J.M. Kaplan Fund was established in 1945 as a philanthropic organization, focusing on three program areas: social justice, the environment, and heritage conservation. TARII and the J.M. Kaplan Fund developed a collaborative partnership on heritage programs in Iraq in 2023. This includes funding for the Heritage Grants Program.
living mesopotamia cic
TARII and Living Mesopotamia CIC, a UK-based and registered NGO that focuses on promoting and safeguarding cultural heritage in the Middle East, specifically Iraq, formed a general agreement in 2023. Under this agreement, TARII will partner with and facilitate Living Mesopotamia’s emergency conservation and heritage preservation projects in Iraq.
Tarkib organization for arts and culture
In 2023, TARII and Tarkib signed an educational and cultural collaboration agreement. This agreement covers several upcoming projects in Iraq. Tarkib is an Iraqi NGO and a platform for the research, training, production, and presentation of contemporary art dedicated to promoting emerging and mid-career Iraqi artists. Tarkib also seeks to provide public access and comprehensive information on Iraq’s modern and contemporary arts.
