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Elektra Angelopoulou is the artist selected for AHEAD’s Greek hub
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Elektra Angelopoulou /Photo by Thalia Galanopoulou HERITΛGE in collaboration with the Archaeological Museum of Messara is very pleased to announce that artist Elektra Angelopoulou has been selected as the artist to create a participatory work of art as part of the AHEAD (Accessible Heritage Experience for Audience Development) project. AHEAD is co-funded by
Architectural heritage preservation project in Ukraine going strong
Our latest project in war-torn Ukraine has recently completed its first semester. Developed in collaboration with the Kharkiv School of Architecture (now relocated to Lviv) and Skeiron, a Ukrainian organization specializing in 3D documentation, this initiative addresses the urgent need to protect Ukraine’s architectural heritage by establishing an architectural conservation course for students at the
HERITΛGE Highlights 2024
Training HERITΛGE celebrated a record-breaking milestone in 2024, training over 1,000 heritage caretakers in a single year. Participants engaged in a wide range of programs, including three-day workshops conducted online and in person, two annual summer schools focusing on digital tools and community engagement, and specialized training tailored to specific regions, topics and organizations. These
AHEAD Final Event in Brussels: Co-creation Tools for Cultural Heritage
The AHEAD project concluded its journey with a dynamic final multiplier event in Brussels on October 13th, 2025, bringing together cultural professionals, researchers, and policymakers to explore how co-creation and audience-centered approaches can shape a more inclusive and innovative future for the cultural heritage sector. “HERITAGE is proud to be a part of the AHEAD
From Nyamasheke to Kigali: Empowering Communities Through Cultural Heritage in Rwanda
By Eirini Oikonomidi, Rwanda Projects Manager During the recent, nearly month-long visit to Rwanda, two successful and highly engaged workshops were conducted under the theme: “Engaging Communities in Cultural Heritage.” The training gathered 37 heritage practitioners who offered valuable insights, exchanged knowledge, and shared on-the-ground experience. The workshops were led by Lena Stefanou and Aris
Dr. Evangelos Kyriakidis’ Keynote at the 14th Cultural Routes Advisory Forum
HERITΛGE Director Dr. Evangelos Kyriakidis was the keynote speaker at General Session “Living Heritage of Landscapes: The Role of Cultural Routes in Sustainable Cultural Development and Community Empowerment” during the 14th Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The Forum, themed “Cultural Routes and Landscapes: Advancing Heritage Protection through Cultural and
HERITΛGE at the Conference on Sustainable Tourism
From 8 to 11 October 2025, The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) participated in the 7th Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) Conference, hosted in the historic cities of Aswan and Luxor, Egypt. The event brought together experts from across the globe to explore how cultural tourism can foster authentic exchanges, strengthen communities, and advance sustainable development through
HERITΛGE Workshop on Community and Economic Development
HERITΛGE recently hosted an online workshop on Community and Economic Development, bringing together 20 heritage managers from 16 countries across Africa and Asia. The three-day intensive training aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of how cultural heritage can be mobilised for sustainable economic benefit while supporting community development. The programme was designed to provide heritage managers