The World Heritage Society is a non-profit organization established by technology executives to develop entertaining and informative cross-media materials that enhance cultural understanding and promote an appreciation for unique people and places. It is our goal to use digital technologies to create a permanent record of the 730 sites that have achieved World Heritage Designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO.

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. They are our touchstones, our points of reference, our identity. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. A World Heritage site differs from a site of national heritage in that it is deemed to possess "outstanding universal value."

UNESCO recognizes three types of World Heritage Sites: cultural, natural and mixed. Cultural heritage sites can be monuments, groups of buildings, or sites with historical, aesthetic, archaeological, scientific, ethnological or anthropological value. Natural heritage sites can be outstanding physical, biological or geological formations, habitats of threatened species of animals and plants, or areas with scientific, conservation or aesthetic value.

When a cultural or natural site is placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, that is not the end of the story. If it is to stay on the List, the characteristics and qualities that justified its inscription must be preserved. Not only is it up to the international community, it's also up to every one of us to help save the world's cultural and natural sites before it's too late. The World Heritage Society is soliciting individual and corporate donations sufficient to embark this summer on its effort to create a digital record of the thirty-six sites of World Heritage Designation within the country of Spain. We cannot complete our important work without your help. Please send us a quick e-mail, so that we can send you additional information on how you can help in this important endeavor.

As an individual, you can help in many ways. Just by developing an awareness of the importance of our common World Heritage, each of us becomes an active participant. And by teaching our children that our heritage will become a perishable commodity if ignored, we will help future generations learn how to care for their heritage. You can also click here for more information on how to participate in one of the many volunteer projects at World Heritage sites around the world.

Thank you for your time and your support.