Jeffrey & Jamie Harris Family Foundation Trust

Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) is a renowned international non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Nepal's architectural heritage. Founded in 1991, KVPT played a crucial role in the rescue and protection of thousands of historic architectural fragments during the catastrophic 2015 earthquakes. With a mission to rebuild and restore over 20 historic structures, KVPT works closely with local professionals, craftsmen, laborers, and scholars to ensure the preservation of Nepal's world-class artistic and cultural treasures. KVPT's track record includes the successful restoration of over 90 historic buildings in collaboration with the Nepal Department of Archaeology and various donors. Their ongoing Earthquake Response Campaign focuses on the restoration of the Patan Darbar World Heritage Site, one of South Asia's finest historic urban ensembles. Through meticulous documentation, stabilization, reconstitution, monitoring, rescue, study, and in situ repairs, KVPT aims to safeguard Nepal's architectural legacy for future generations.Generated from the website