Advocacy & Outreach Projects
Yangon Heritage Trust’s primary and most important work since its founding is advocating to save architectural, cultural and environmental heritage of Yangon, to share techniques and approaches, and to maintain city’s unique characters and streetscape through urban planning and development control. YHT was able to make urban heritage conservation an agenda and a necessary component in discussion for urban related issues and development related to heritage part of the city both in public and private sector. As a result of continuing advocacy, heritage becomes popular contemporary culture among public especially in young generation.
Blue Plaques in Yangon
The Yangon Heritage Trust, Yangon City Development Committee and supporting partners honor key heritage sites throughout Yangon by installation of the commemorative Blue Plaques.
Exhibition
At the lobby of YHT office, the Trust hosts an exhibition open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm everyday except weekends. Currently, FOUND exhibition is on the display.
Heritage Awards
The Yangon Heritage Trust Awards for Heritage Conservation were established in 2018 and are the first awards of their kind in Myanmar.
Trainings & Visits
Yangon Heritage Trust organises and participates in visits studies, workshops, and trainings related to heritage conservation and broader urban planning topics.
Free Walking Tours
YHT has provided free walking tours for local residents since 2014.Conducted in Burmese, these walking tours take place twice a month from September to March with the help of volunteers.