PRESERVING AND PROTECTING
Inspired by the Past. Building for the Future.
Since 2018, Heritage Watch Association (HWA) has been bridging digital innovation, grassroots advocacy, and sustainable horticulture to safeguard Addis Ababa’s historic landscapes for generations to come.
Education
People are increasingly losing touch with local histories and memories. To revive this connection, we run heritage clubs across five public schools.
Community Engagement
Historic sites are often left neglected or underutilized. To revitalize these spaces, we transform public places into climate-resilient community gardens.
Advocacy and Mapping
Rapid urban development threatens historic neighborhoods. To protect this heritage, we track, map, and create virtual tours of Addis Ababa’s historic buildings.
Research
Documented personal narratives from key historical eras remain scarce. To preserve these vital stories, we record interviews that capture living social history.
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