Participation in the Heritage Professionals Participatory Heritage Interpretation Training.
https://empaths-project.eu/participatory-training-programme-on-heritage-interpretation/
The project aims to revolutionise Heritage Interpretation (HI) by enhancing community participation and empowering heritage professionals. It will investigate best practices in participatory approaches within and beyond the heritage sector, resulting in a robust methodological framework. An innovative blended professional training program will be developed to equip heritage professionals with essential competencies in participatory HI. This program will be validated through pilot projects involving heritage professionals and local communities. Additionally, the project will amplify its impact through dissemination efforts, including a dedicated website, social media campaigns, and events to raise awareness about the benefits of participatory HI.
The participation of Cyclades Unified founder, Ms. Agatha Rodi, in the workshops “Developing Skills for Interpreting Cultural Heritage Through Participatory Approaches,” organized by the HERITΛGE Organization (https://heritagemanagement.org/), was selected, and she was also awarded a scholarship.
The workshops will take place online from June 22–29, 2026, and in person from August 28 to September 1, 2026, at the Ethnological Museum of Thrace.
The partnership was formed with an appropriate mix of participating organisations in terms of profile, expertise and experience in cooperation.
It includes different profiles: Professional Association (IE), NGO (HERITAGE), Start-up SME (TSB), Museum (EMT), Natural Park(GK) and an Archaeological Park (PAFLEG), from 4 countries DE, AU, IT & EL.3 Training Partners (IE, TSB, HERITAGE) have expertise in developing and delivering training for Heritage professionals in complementary areas (HI, Community Engagement, Branding, Social research), communication & dissemination; they will be crucial for the ‘R&D’ of EMPATHS results & in dissemination & multiplier events.