Our Heritage Homes
Problem Statement
Across Myanmar and Asia, cultural heritage buildings and sites are at risk, affecting the character and livability of cities. Preservation initiatives typically prioritise public buildings and monuments.
Our Approach
Helping private heritage homeowners restore, maintain and better monetize their properties while offering heritage stays and experiences to tourists and tenants
Our Activities
Inspiration and practical guidance for heritage owners.
Design and investment services for heritage owners.
Marketing, events & advocacy for heritage preservation and travel.
Booking / brokerage and management services for heritage stays & experiences.
Placemaking
Problem Statement
Yangon has one of the lowest per capita public space ratios globally and is increasingly vulnerable to climate change and related disasters. With rising poverty and internal displacement, communities are ill-equipped to address these challenges.
Our Approach
Together with communities, transforming and improving housing, public space and infrastructure.
Our Activities
Advocacy for quality housing, public space and infrastructure.
Guidelines and low-cost designs and solutions for climate adaptation, housing and street furnishing.
Inclusive participatory projects for housing, infrastructure and space.
Neighbourhood Networks
Problem Statement
Many communities across Myanmar are incredibly vulnerable. The presence of strong local grassroots organisations is crucial to disaster response and resilience building, but many have limited capacity while being overlooked, underfunded, and inadequately supported by international development actors.
Our Approach
Empowering local grassroots organisations with an HCD approach, flexible funding, capacity building, and networks so they can effectively support their neighbourhoods.
Our Activities
Networks for local organisations.
Flexible resources for local organisations.
Capacity building and training for grassroots organisations.
Advocacy for localisation towards international donors.
Young City Shapers
Problem Statement
Youth in Myanmar and Asia are vital for sustainable urban futures, but the pandemic and the 2021 military coup have severely disrupted educational opportunities and employment prospects.
Our Approach
Enabling youths to progress academically and professionally, secure employment, and become active in sustainable urban development.
Our Activities
Education programs for cohorts of young people.
Opportunities for youth-led community projects.
Mentoring, coaching, networks, and job opportunities for youth.