Walk for a Change

Walk for a Change focuses on

1. Promoting Walking-Friendly Communities: Encouraging urban planning and infrastructure that prioritize pedestrian safety, convenience, and accessibility.

2. Community Engagement: Organizing events and campaigns that celebrate walking, such as walk-shops, pedestrian rallies, walkathons, and awareness drives.

3. Advocacy for Policy Change: Collaborating with government departments, urban planners, and civil society to promote investment in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure like wide footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calmed zones.

4. Aligning with National Initiatives: Supporting missions like Mission LiFE and the FIT India Movement, our efforts aim to promote walking as a viable, sustainable, and health-positive form of mobility.

Why Walking Matters

• Sustainable Transportation: Walking generates zero emissions, making it the most eco-friendly form of urban mobility.

• Health & Fitness: Regular walking promotes physical and mental well-being, reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases.

• Social Equity: Walking is the most accessible form of mobility, serving all age groups and economic strata.

• Reduced Traffic Congestion: Prioritizing pedestrians leads to fewer vehicles on roads, reducing congestion and pollution.

Our Activities

Walk for a Change works at the intersection of awareness, advocacy, and action:

1. Walking Events and Campaigns: Organizing pedestrian-centric events such as Walkshops, Walkathons, Urban Heritage Walks, and thematic walks to encourage walking culture among citizens.

2. Pedestrian Safety Awareness: Running campaigns to educate citizens about pedestrian safety and rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups such as children, elderly, and differently-abled individuals.

3. Advocacy and Collaborations: Partnering with urban planners, transport authorities, and local governments to push for pedestrian-friendly policies and infrastructure investments.

4. Research and Surveys: Conducting studies to assess pedestrian infrastructure and behavior, and using the findings to inform public policy and community awareness programs.

Aligning with Our Vision

Walk for a Change seamlessly integrates with Purvca Foundation’s broader mission of promoting sustainable urban mobility in North-East India. By elevating walking as a legitimate mode of transportation, we aim to create cities that prioritize people over vehicles and foster an environment of health, sustainability, and inclusivity.

With Walk for a Change, we are not just advocating for better infrastructure but also inspiring a cultural shift towards walking as a preferred means of urban mobility. Together, we can take meaningful steps—literally and figuratively—towards a sustainable future.