The seminar "Access of Rural Youth to Cultural Heritage: European Youth Card’s Role in Promoting Cultural Routes" was organised within the framework of the 2024 programme of activities of the Council of Europe’s Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card, in Visegrád, Hungary, on 23-25/26 September 2024.
This innovative event adopted an interactive format known as "Walk the Talk," which allowed participants to engage in a cultural route while learning and exchanging insights about youth mobility, the Youth Card, and cultural heritage. The seminar placed special emphasis on young people in rural areas, addressing the challenges they encounter in accessing cultural and mobility programmes.
Organised by the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card in collaboration with the European Youth Card Association (EYCA), the Youth Department of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary, and the Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, this seminar aimed at creating a collaborative environment among stakeholders.
The main objectives of the seminar were:
• Promoting the European Youth Card as a vital tool for connecting young people, particularly those from rural areas, with cultural offerings from Council of Europe member states, especially Hungary;
• Introducing EYCA members to cultural heritage opportunities for youth, particularly in rural areas, and encouraging partnerships with cultural heritage actors to benefit young people;
• Providing networking opportunities for civil servants from member states, European Youth Card organisations, and youth organisations that represent rural youth.
Additionally, participants had a unique opportunity to join the 13th Annual Advisory Forum of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.
Have a look at the short video showcasing key moments from the seminar its the presentations and photos!
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