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 Online Event: News I Video recording
On 3 March 2026 in Brussels, Europa Nostra and ALIPH – the International alliance for the protection of heritage, hosted a panel discussion, entitled “Women Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Contexts of Conflict and Crisis”, and inaugurated the outdoor exhibition, “Portraits of Women – Beyond the Stones”, honouring eight women whose mission is to safeguard cultural heritage.
#Women4Heritage 2026 Event in Brussels: News I Panel discussion photos and Exhibition photos
Photographer: Laurie DIEFFEMBACQ / © European Union 2026 – Source : EP
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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
From 13 to 19 September 2026, Malta’s rich cultural heritage took centre stage during the second Inclusive European Heritage Residency, bringing together 10 selected participants from across Europe for peer learning activities and exchanges with dozens of volunteers and professionals from Din l-Art Helwa – the National Trust for Malta, as well as professionals from Europa Nostra and INTO.
Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026: News I Photos
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, which is supported by the European Investment Bank Institute and the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
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.
7 Most Endangered 2025 List: Press Release I Photos I Video I Video recording of the announcement
7 Most Endangered 2026 List: Press Release I Photos I Video I Video recording of the announcement
7 Most Endangered Programme: Latest News
Today we unveiled the #7MostEndangered Heritage Sites in Europe 2026, in the frame of our #7ME programme supported by @EIBINSTITUTE and @europe_creative.
Find out which sites were selected pic.twitter.com/GZgZSD5Ilp
— Europa Nostra (@europanostra) February 26, 2026
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.
