•Honouring the past
•Empowering the present
•Inspiring the future
Heritage
Our programs are designed to protect, celebrate, and share the rich cultural heritage of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. From preserving ancient languages and oral traditions to empowering communities with knowledge of their rights, each initiative blends cultural pride with practical action. We work across generations — inspiring youth, strengthening community bonds, and opening respectful pathways for the world to engage with indigenous heritage. Through sustainable tourism, creative festivals, leadership training, and a living digital archive, we ensure these traditions not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.
“Indigenous peoples make up less than 6% of humanity, yet they represent the majority of the world’s cultural diversity.”
UNESCO, IWGIA
Our programs
Cultural Memory Archive
Preserving Memory, Protecting Identity
We collect and preserve the languages, songs, folklore, oral histories, and art of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Our online and local archives keep these traditions alive — a living resource for future generations.
The Living Circle
Celebrating Together, Sharing Across Generations
Annual festivals and hands-on workshops celebrate indigenous music, crafts, and languages. They inspire community pride, pass down knowledge, and invite respectful cultural exchange.
The Knowledge Shield
Knowledge as a Shield, Voice as a Tool
We provide workshops and resources on indigenous rights, land laws, and policy frameworks. Empowering communities to defend their heritage and shape their own future.
The Legacy Paths
Guiding Today, Inspiring Tomorrow
Mentorship, scholarships, and internships for indigenous youth. Building skills in advocacy, communication, and leadership to ensure the next generation leads the way.
Heritage Trails
Travel with Respect, Leave Only Footprints
Sustainable tourism that showcases the Chittagong Hill Tracts’ heritage. Creating economic opportunities for locals while protecting the land and its traditions.
Roots and Rights Collective
We are a collective committed to keeping indigenous traditions alive
while advocating for dignity, rights, and shared stories.
Sualok, Bandarban, Bangladesh
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