Turquoise Mountain
Non-profit OrganizationsScotland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
Turquoise Mountain is a nonprofit organization based in Edinburgh, Scotland, dedicated to safeguarding traditional artisan crafts that are at risk of decline. Founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, the group seeks to help craftspeople thrive and pass their skills to the next generation. Its work spans historic preservation, artisan training, and healthcare, including the restoration of more than 150 historic buildings and training over 12,000 artisans, alongside a Kabul clinic that has treated around 136,000 patients. The organization also connects artisans with international markets, generating more than $15.5 million in sales to global clients, and has organized major international exhibitions in venues such as the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha and the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. In 2025, Turquoise Mountain began a five-year partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies to advance Connecting Artisans to Market: Taking the Power of Culture Forward, reflecting its broader role in cultural preservation, craft development, and market access within the nonprofit sector.