You are invited to submit an offer for Printing ALS Modules in Tacloban City and Region VIII Equipment in accordance with the present Request for Quotation (RFQ) from institution/organization/company. The RFQ consists of following Annexes: Annex I Detail Specifications of the Services Annex II Term of Reference (ToR)   Annex III General Terms and Conditions for Goods and Related Services The  quotation should be sent to: Education Unit of UNESCO Jakarta Email: aa.kurnia@unesco.org with Cc to a.alquitran@unesco.org and a.surya@unesco.org Attn: Education Unit Subject email: RFQ/ED/23/007 - Printing ALS Modules in Tacloban City and Region VIII Closing date: 11 April 2023 Your quotation and any supporting documents must be submitted in English.

You are invited to submit an offer to Reintroduction of Indigenous Plant Species Used for Traditional Tais Making and Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts in Timor-Leste – Pilot Project in accordance with the present solicitation document. The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this cover page and the following Annexes: Annex I             Instructions to Offerors Annex II            General Conditions of Contract Annex III           Terms of Reference (TOR) Annex IV          Proposal Submission Form Annex V           Price Schedule Form Annex VI          Vendor Information Form Your offer comprising of technical and financial proposals should reach the following email address no later than 15 April 2023. UNESCO Jakarta - Office of the Director Email:               pcbjak.itb@unesco.org Subject:            Reintroduction of Indigenous Plant Species Used for Traditional Tais Making and Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts in Timor-Leste – Pilot Project - Ref. JAK/QUO/23/SC/PCB/013 Closing date:    15 April 2023   This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm/institution. Your proposal could, however, form the basis for a contract between your company and UNESCO. You are requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to indicate whether or not you will be submitting a proposal. For this purpose and any requests for clarification, please contact Mr Ryuichi Fukuhara (r.fukuhara@unesco.org) with a copy to Ms Fitrie A. Nurritasari (fa.nurritasari@unesco.org).

Jordan is a country that is famous for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Its landscape, ancient ruins, and unique architectural marvels are breathtaking, and tourists never cease to be amazed by them. One such destination that captures the essence of Jordan's cultural heritage is the village of Rihab. Located in the northern part of the Kingdom in the Mafraq Governorate, Rihab is a fascinating place that offers a glimpse into the country's past. On Saturday, 18 March 2023, UNESCO Jordan Office, in collaboration with Friends of Jordan Festivals, organized a half-day trip to Rihab for about 100 people, to give them the opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of Rihab, including its many churches decorated with stunning mosaics. Most of these churches date back to the late sixth or early seventh century, and among them, St. George Church, stands out as one of the oldest churches in the world, with a cave beneath it that might have been used for Christian worship as early as AD 33. Through the Project “Support to Livelihoods through Cultural Heritage Development” under the EU Madad Fund, UNESCO, in close collaboration with ILO, is carrying out light conservation and site maintenance works in six of these churches, through cash-for-works initiatives targeting people from local communities and Syrian refugees. This initiative seeks to promote sustainable socio-economic development and mitigate the immediate need for employment creation among young vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees while also paving the way for longer-term investments in cultural heritage preservation. This trip was also the occasion for the visitors to discover locally made handcrafted items, and try delicious homemade food prepared by the Rihab Women’s Association, which supports women from the local communities by empowering them and providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents and earn a decent living. Through initiatives such as this, UNESCO aims to promote greater community engagement in the rehabilitation and conservation of heritage sites in Jordan. The organization believes that by involving the local community, more people will benefit from the revenue generated by tourism, ensuring the sustainable development of the country's cultural heritage.

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