Social Heritage Walk — one hour, every April 18
Every World Heritage Day, Meer Foundation invites youth worldwide to dedicate one hour of their leisure time to a nearby heritage site — capturing the essence of historical tales and preserving the legacy of our heritage.
Social Heritage Walk — youth in action
Youth walking to a heritage site, cameras in hand.
Awareness modules
What is heritage?
FreeTangible and intangible heritage. Monuments, oral traditions, crafts, music, food. Why heritage matters to rural identity.
Reading a heritage site
FreeHow to 'read' a monument: architecture, materials, inscriptions, legends, community memory. A field guide for young walkers.
Chhattisgarh's heritage map
FreeAn overview of Chhattisgarh's key heritage sites: Sirpur, Rajim, Champaran, Dhamtari, Bastar, and their cultural significance.
Free courses
Heritage documentation
FreePhoto documentation, sketching, oral history recording, GPS mapping. How to submit findings to the Meer Foundation archive.
Heritage walk hosting
FreePlan and host a 1-hour heritage walk in your city. Routes, narration, group management, social media sharing with #LocalHeritage.
Cultural preservation & youth
FreeEngaging school and college youth in heritage. Curriculum tie-ins, internship models, volunteering pathways.
42 tribal communities call Chhattisgarh home — Gond, Muria, Maria, Halba, Bhatra, Dhuruva, and more.
Chhattisgarh heritage quiz
5 questions · passing score 60%
Certificate of completion
Complete the course to earn your certificate
Resource library
6 of 6Frequently asked questions
Download the heritage walk host guide from this page, choose a site within 5 km of your location, gather 5-15 participants, and submit your walk report to meercare@live.com. We'll feature selected walks in Guriya magazine.
A step towards roots. This initiative fosters a deep connection with our roots and builds a shared appreciation for the cultural heritage that binds us all.
Host a walk. Anyone can host a Social Heritage Walk in their city. Download the hosting guide, register your walk with us, and we'll feature it on the Meer Foundation blog.