We preserve our heritage to create the future we dream of.

Somos una organización no gubernamental que trabaja por la conservación del Patrimonio Cultural y el Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural de las Comunidades

Conservation and restoration of historic buildings

We promote the adaptive use of historic buildings for social, cultural, and civic purposes.

Creative Industries

We support entrepreneurship in the commercialization of goods, services, and activities with cultural, artistic, or heritage content.

Education and Respect for Cultural Diversity

We foster respect for cultural diversity through programs and initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue, education, and community participation.

Why preserve cultural heritage?

Every wall, painting, architectural element, story, and dance—among many other cultural aspects—tells our story in a unique way.
The loss of heritage entails the loss of ancestral knowledge, detachment from the community, and the loss of collective identity, all of which profoundly affect a community's social and economic development. 
Our work involves intervening in each space and community with responsibility and respect for its authenticity, ensuring that a legacy endures for future generations.

Intervened projects
5 Projects
years of experience
9 Years
municipalities served
4 Municipalities

A heritage that continues to write its history

Preserving collective memory through specialized interventions on monuments, temples, and historic buildings represents both safeguarding and culture.

Our Lady of the Assumption

Chiautla de Tapia, Pue.

Restoration of the Buttress of Our Lady of the Assumption

Parish Church of San Agustín

Chiautla de Tapia, Pue.

Restoration of the Basements of the San Agustín Parish Church

Former Ayudantía Hacienda

Restoration of the Ex-Hacienda de Ayudantía

Salvaguarda y Cultura

We are a civil association founded in 2017 in Puebla, Mexico. Our mission is to promote culture, protect cultural heritage, and foster the creative cultural industries, with the aim of building inclusive communities to achieve sustainable development.

Testimonials

“Through Salvaguarda y Cultura A.C., we were able to restore the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, which is very important to us.”

Agustín aguilar

“After the 2017 earthquake, the church sustained some damage; thanks to the work of the Safeguarding and Culture initiative, we were able to restore the church and continue our community’s traditions.”

Valentina cielo