- Protecting Quiriguá, Guatemala...
- Recreating heritage at Stobi, Macedonia...
- Memory-making at Coventry Cathedral, United Kingdom...
- A new beginning for Balaji Ghat, India...
- Earthquake recovery in Sawara, Japan...
- Rebuilding the Gingerbread Neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti...
- Celebrating Ruta de la Amistad, Mexico...
SPOTLIGHT
2012 WATCH DAY VIDEO
Through international awareness raising and local action, positive change is happening at Watch sites around the World.
SLIDESHOW
HERITAGE AND THE NEXT GENERATION
Watch Day engaged children around the world in creative activities about their heritage.
Watch Days Around the World
From Argentina to Poland and Madagascar to Japan, communities came together in 2012 to preserve, protect, and celebrate treasured places and local cultures.
Local Communities, Heritage, and Global Awareness
Communities at 2012 World Monuments Watch sites on five continents created their own Watch Day events to advocate for the heritage that is central to their lives. Vibrant public engagement and media attention have raised awareness and support—locally and worldwide—for the stewardship of these irreplaceable places.
Promote Watch Day in Your Community
WMF developed a range of resources to support Watch Day activities and introduce preservation education in local schools. Download materials to raise heritage awareness in your community.