From 19 to 21 May 2025, HERITΛGE hosted an online workshop on communication strategy and strategic marketing for cultural heritage professionals in Rwanda. Led by media professional Derwin Johnson, the training brought together 15 heritage and tourism practitioners from across Rwanda to strengthen communication practices, improve audience engagement, and support the long-term sustainability of their

At HERITΛGE we are happy to share the publication of the EMPATHS Baseline Report, the first major milestone of the EMPATHS project (EMpowering landscapes with Participatory Approaches To Heritage interpretation Skills). EMPATHS is funded by the Erasmus+ programme  and its foundational report provides a comprehensive overview of the current practices, challenges, and opportunities in the

By Maria Kagkelidou As cultural heritage institutions around the world grapple with the task of preserving our past, an exciting opportunity is emerging: technology. From virtual reality (VR) tours and augmented reality (AR) displays to artificial intelligence (AI) and haptic feedback, the tools available to make heritage more engaging and accessible are growing at a

Vitalice Ochieng | Senior Programme Manager -TICAH (Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health), Kenya  Which workshop did you attend? I have attended the following courses: 1. Successful Fundraising for Heritage Managers: Strategies and Best Practices 2. Communication Strategy and Strategic Marketing for Cultural Organizations 3. Interpretive Writing for Natural and Cultural Heritage 4. Project Management

18 Heritage professionals from 13 countries joined us for the online workshop ‘Organising Temporary Exhibitions from your Collections and Touring Strategies’. The programme was led by Sophia Handaka, Co-Founder and Host of the CoMuseum International Conference and Curator of World Cultures at the Benaki Museum, Dr Evangelos Kyriakidis, Director of the Heritage Management Organization, and

  On 30th April, our Africa Grants Team hosted the Second Networking Convening for recipients of our Small Grants for Africa, bringing together over 60 participants from across Africa for a virtual session. Our small grants initiative is made possible with the support of the Mellon Foundation. The event featured grantees, HERITΛGE staff, members of