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Third Online Networking Convening of Africa Grantees
On 25 June 2025, the Africa Grants Team hosted the third online networking convening for the 2024 grantees. 65 people attended, including the grantees, HERITAGE staff, Regranting Committee members, and representatives from the Mellon Foundation and other African donors. HERITAGE’s Richard A. Brown opened the session with a warm welcome, followed by Dimitra Gialesa of
What Future for Sacred Places in the Age of Climate and Virtuality?
By Ibrahim Tchan, Climate change does not only erode landscapes or materials. It threatens gestures, rituals, stories—what binds people to their territories, to their ancestors, to their sense of belonging. In the face of this, should we simply document, archive, observe the loss? Or should we begin to invent new forms of presence, capable of extending
Building Local Capacity for Heritage Conservation in Harar Jugal, Ethiopia
by Xanthippi Kontogianni, Ethiopian Program Manager, HERITΛGE Harar Jugal, the fortified historic town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a living testament to Ethiopia’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. With its intricate alleyways, traditional Harari houses, centuries-old mosques, and lively open markets, Harar has long served as a cultural and commercial melting
Communication Strategy and Strategic Marketing for Cultural Organisations Workshop in Rwanda
From 19 to 21 May 2025, HERITΛGE hosted an online workshop on communication strategy and strategic marketing for cultural heritage professionals in Rwanda. The workshop formed part of HerMaP Africa, an initiative supported by the Mellon Foundation. Led by media professional Derwin Johnson, the training brought together 15 heritage and tourism practitioners from across Rwanda
Community-Based Heritage Skills Training in Galloya: A Case Study in Women’s Empowerment through Traditional Textile Arts
At HERITΛGE we are happy to see our work create a lasting impact. We are particularly pleased to share a new initiative in The Gambia, the Galloya Street Art Tie & Dye and Batik Training for Women’s Empowerment, organised by Malick Kujabi. Malick is our focal representative in The Gambia and a HERITΛGE trainee himself.
Understanding the Current State of Participatory Heritage Interpretation
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