Cultural Partners
Become a WHCC Cultural Partner
Join a global village of artists, cultural groups, educators, heritage bearers, and community organizations — preserving the world's cultural memory for future generations.
"Without diversity, the world loses its wonders."
About the Program
What Is the WHCC Global Village?
The WHCC Cultural Partner Network is a living, consent-based platform where cultural organizations, artists, educators, culinary leaders, elders, and heritage bearers can be seen, connected, and honored. Founded in 2005, WHCC has spent 21 years nurturing a global village rooted in dignity, respect, and belonging — free from judgment, discrimination, and division.
"The past is honored. The present is connected. The future is built together."
At a Glance
A global cultural partner network led by the World Heritage Cultural Center.
Cultural groups, artists, educators, culinary leaders, embassies, schools, and heritage bearers.
Visibility, connection, cultural preservation, and future opportunities within WHCC's Global Village.
Your culture remains yours. WHCC does not own your stories, images, traditions, or cultural knowledge.
Submit the short initial application. WHCC reviews it, then sends a private profile link.
The Process
How the Application Process Works
Submit the Application
Tell us who you are and what culture or community you represent. This is for internal review only — nothing is published at this stage.
WHCC Reviews
Our team reviews each submission for alignment with WHCC's mission, values, and cultural dignity standards.
Receive Your Private Link
Approved partners receive a private link to complete their full Cultural Partner Profile.
You Control What Is Shared
Your stories, images, recipes, and cultural knowledge are never made public without your explicit permission.
Who Can Join
Partner Benefits
Consent & Ownership
Your Culture Remains Yours
WHCC does not claim ownership over your culture, traditions, stories, images, recipes, language, or cultural knowledge.
Your participation is consent-based — you choose what to share and what stays private.
Our role is to honor and elevate cultural heritage, not to own it.
Your personal details will never appear publicly on the map or website.
Your
Culture.
Voice.
Choice.
You decide what to tell us.
You decide what should be handled with care.
You decide what WHCC may preserve for the future.
World Heritage Cultural Center
Global Village Partner Network
Cultural Partners Around the World
A growing global network of Global Village Cultural Partners connected through WHCC — spanning regions across every continent.
World Heritage Cultural Center
Global Village Partner Network
Unity. Culture. Connection.
Building a Global Village Together.
Privacy Notice: This application is for WHCC internal review only. Your personal details will never appear publicly on the map or website. The map shows only anonymous country-level partner counts.
Step 1 — Initial Application
Apply to Join the Global Village
Once reviewed and approved, you will receive a private link to complete your full Cultural Partner Profile.
I believe in 'Vasudevham Kutumbakam' — like the message of WHCC, the world is one family. Being a cultural ambassador, embracing the individuality we all have, and joining forces with WHCC in preserving and promoting this uniqueness — be it arts, food, fashion, or philosophy — has been my holy grail.
— Anindita Anu Nanda
Scientist · Master Artist (Odissi) · Founder, Soortaal Academy
Join the Global Village
Your culture carries memory, wisdom, beauty, and belonging.
WHCC invites you to join a global village where heritage is honored, communities are connected, and humanity's stories are protected for future generations.
Apply to Become a Cultural PartnerQuestions? Contact WHCC before applying.