At IRVI we believe in collaborations, bringing people together, bringing cultures together, bringing like-minds together.

IRVI is a platform which encourages, supports and facilitates collaborations between individuals and organizations, private and public, to come together and share underlying material data from past documentation which reveals our inter-cultural relationships in a new holistic, inclusive architectonic.

Collaborations of this nature create a bonfire of conversation through a communication which acknowledges that we need each other for a better, kinder, more empathetic future for our children, the earth and its leaders.

IRVI collaborators & future partners:

• – Pakistan’s Federal ministry of Culture & Education
• – Pakistan’s provincial Culture, archaeology, Tourism and education ministries
• – Global Earth based NGOs
• – Global sustainable & organic trade marketplaces
• – Pan-asian creatives
• – Pakistani Universities Architecture, History, Archaeology and Education departments
• – Regional countries Universities Architecture, History, Archaeology and Education departments
• – Regional countries tourism agencies
• – Global organizations working on a One Health approach (eg WHO)
• – Pakistani, regional & global organizations working on environment and climate change
• – Individuals or organizations working on grass roots documentation of local/indigenous cuisine, crafts and music
• – UN, UNESCO, UNDP and similar organizations
• – Individuals, startups or institutions working on mental health and wellness
• – Regional film makers, chefs, musicians, artists working on heritage & cultural content
• – Individuals or organizations involved in Farmer’s Market produce
• – Global firms or educational institutions developing sustainable materials earth architecture (biotecture)
• – Historians, writers, journalists and social media influencers
• - Virtual reality and VR creators
• - Gaming design firms & individuals
• - Consulates & Embassies

Call for Applicants: UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Camp - September 2025

Indus River Valley Institute (IRVI), Islamabad, is proud to host the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Camp this September, focusing on one of the most historically rich sites of South Asia: the Taxila UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Are you passionate about ancient civilizations — from the Indus River region through the Silk Road, connecting Genghis Khan to Alexander the Great?

We invite fresh graduates and Master’s students, domestic and international, with strengths in:

• - Online Research
• - Scholarly or Historical Fiction Writing
• - AI Visuals & Video Creation
• - Gaming Scripting & Design
• - Photography
• - Hand Sketching & Illustration
• - AutoCAD & Lumion
• -_COOKIE Filmmaking & Editing

Selected applicants will work on creative documentation and storytelling projects based on Taxila’s rich history and IRVI’s broader mission.

To Apply
Email your CV, a short statement of interest, and a sample of your work to:
zain.mustafa@indusrivervalley.org

https://whc.unesco.org/document/221141

Selection is based on your experience, interest in Taxila and IRVI, and your sample’s quality.

Important Details:

• - Participants must arrange their own travel to IRVI in Islamabad (domestic/international).
• - During the camp, room, board, and local transportation will be provided by IRVI.
• - Volunteers must bring their own tools, equipment, and computers necessary for their work.

Be part of reimagining heritage through storytelling, design, and innovation.

Developing Collaborations: