Discover the World Monuments Watch Programme
The European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage, in collaboration with World Monuments Fund (WMF), is pleased to invite you to an online session introducing the World Monuments Watch programme, WMF’s flagship initiative to spotlight heritage places at risk and mobilise global support for their protection.
The World Monuments Watch is a nomination-based programme that brings international visibility to places facing urgent challenges, while strengthening the capacity of the communities and institutions working to safeguard them. Selected sites benefit from WMF’s advocacy and convening power, technical expertise and peer learning opportunities, and a framework that helps connect local preservation priorities with wider partnerships and, where possible, catalytic support. Every cycle, the Watch highlights a group of 25 places whose stories resonate beyond their immediate context, helping to spark momentum, collaboration, and long-term stewardship.
Building on our ongoing collaboration with WMF, including our work connected to the restoration and revitalisation of the Fabric Synagogue in Timișoara, Romania, (included in the 2022 Watch), this session is open to the broader community of partners, institutions, professionals, and stakeholders engaged in heritage preservation, cultural life, and community-building.
Online session: Presentation of the World Monuments Watch Programme
Speaker: Javier Ors Ausín, Senior Manager of Special Programs, World Monuments Fund
Event details
Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
Time: 16:00 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
Duration: 1’5 hour
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N2-YbxcUQtK0hzny7L5xhQ
What to expect
Javier Ors Ausín will present an overview of the World Monuments Watch programme, including:
- How the Watch works and what it offers to selected sites and communities
- The nomination and selection process for the upcoming cycle
- Examples of heritage places (including Jewish heritage sites) featured in past editions and the types of support and impact generated
- A Q&A session to address participants’ questions and explore potential synergies
About the speaker
Javier Ors Ausín is an architect and heritage specialist with a strong academic and professional foundation in conservation. He holds a Bachelor in Building Engineering and a Master in Architecture from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain), and a Master in Design Studies in Critical Conservation from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Since joining the World Monuments Fund in 2017, Javier has served as the Senior Manager of Special Programs, overseeing key initiatives and field projects including the organization’s Modernism Program, Crisis Response Program, and Jewish Heritage Program. His work spans projects across India, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Romania, and Burkina Faso, and he has contributed to major forums such as the Royal Geographical Society, ICOMOS symposia, and universities including Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Toronto.
We would be delighted to welcome you on 9 March. Please feel free to circulate this invitation within your networks.
