The Prince Claus Fund, in the context of the Cultural Emergency Response programme (CER), has awarded TARA a grant towards the protection of the Dabous Rock Art site in Niger. The grant covers the costs for protecting the site by custodians for two years. TARA made the request in view of the ongoing rebellion activities in the direct surroundings which pose a potential threat to the heritage. The conflict in the area has ruined, for the time being, what was a blossoming tourism industry in the region. Initially the income from guided visitors is what financed the salaries of the security guards.

CER provides emergency relief for cultural heritage that has been either damaged or destroyed by man-made or natural disasters.