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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. 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
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
From Memory to Momentum: AHEAD Study Visit in Crete
From May 21st to 23rd, 2025, HERITΛGE and the Archaeological Museum of Mesara welcomed partners from across Europe for the second international AHEAD project Study Visit, a key milestone in the project’s mission to foster innovative, audience-centred cultural experiences. The three-day gathering hosted by the Museum (the project’s Greek Hub), proved a dynamic space
Embracing Technology in Cultural Heritage: Overcoming Barriers to Engagement and Accessibility
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