Culture for the People
The Work Package 3 of the network project Europa Nostra Heritage Agora (2025-2028), entitled Culture for the People, intends to underscore that
– Culture and heritage are living, dynamic forces that connect individuals, strengthen communities, and shape our present and future;
– Cultural heritage is a collective responsibility and a strategic resource for building a cohesive, democratic and sustainable Europe that looks after the wellbeing of its citizens.
Coordination of the sub-networks of #Women4Heritage and #Youth4Heritage
Europa Nostra has pioneered various subnetworks dedicated to the further development of specific demographics of heritage stakeholders. The subnetworks’ activities – with a particular focus on women and youth – encourage inclusiveness and diversity within and beyond Europa Nostra’s network.
The #Women4Heritage 2025 Event spotlighted the essential role of women in preserving heritage and advancing peacebuilding. Held on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025, 7 March, this year’s gathering of the #Women4Heritage network brought together over 130 participants.
#Women4Heritage 2025 Event: News I Video recording
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Creative and Inclusive European Heritage Residencies
The European Heritage Youth Residences, which were pilot activities in the previous network project, have proven to be a major success. In the Europa Nostra Heritage Agora project (2025-2028), the Residences programme is expanded beyond youth engagement to include wider demographics, hosting professionals for a limited period to work on specific projects, in order to foster knowledge transfer and intergenerational dialogue.
The European Heritage Residency 2025 explored inclusive, sustainable and community-driven approaches to heritage. The historic Hardwick Hall estate in central England played host to the 2025 edition of the Residency from 14 to 20 June, bringing together a dynamic group of emerging and established heritage professionals from 10 countries across Europe. The week-long Residency combined hands-on learning, strategic exchange and cross-border collaboration.
Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2025: News I Photos I Video testimonials
Awareness raising via the 7 Most Endangered Programme
Since its launch in 2013, the 7 Most Endangered Programme has become a key civil society initiative dedicated to saving Europe’s heritage at risk. It acts as a catalyst for mobilising expertise, halting unsuitable or unsustainable development, and/or ensuring necessary public and private support, including funding.
The 7 Most Endangered Programme is run by Europa Nostra in partnership with the European Investment Bank Institute. It is supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, through the network project Europa Nostra Heritage Agora.
Under this Work Package, awareness raising and advocacy events are organised to reach out to new audiences with the aim of rallying support for heritage protection.
The announcement of the 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe for 2025 was made at an online event on 18 March, co-hosted by Guy Clausse, Vice-President of Europa Nostra, and Shiva Dustdar, Head and Director of the EIB Institute, which featured the participation of Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport. Nominators and representatives of the selected sites contributed to the online event, which attracted 307 registered participants from across Europe and beyond.
7 Most Endangered 2025 List: Press Release I Photos I Video I Video recording of the announcement
7 Most Endangered Programme: Latest News
The #7MostEndangered sites 2025 are
Arakelots Monastery & Settlement
Nyborg Castle
Castle of Monemvasia
Great Synagogue, Orla
Generalštab Modernist Complex, Belgrade
Valhalla Swimming Hall, Gothenburg
Victoria Tower Gardens, Londonhttps://t.co/PMIjM29qIq pic.twitter.com/Yx2MliELp4— Europa Nostra (@europanostra) March 18, 2025
Important Note: The Agora project includes only additional costs, mainly for communication and promotion of the 7 Most Endangered and other heritage at risk sites, which are not covered by the EIB Institute grant.
This Work Package aims at ensuring a systematic approach to capacity building, networking and participation by proposing tangible activities to engage targeted audiences. These groups are invited to exchange their experience and inspire others to safeguard and promote Europe’s culture, heritage and values.
