“Beyond the School” in Bursa: Transforming the City into a Learning Environment
In the province of Bursa, the Ministry of National Education has implemented an innovative initiative entitled “Okulun Ötesinde” (Beyond the School). Developed under the coordination of the local education authorities, the project seeks to expand learning beyond classroom walls and position the city itself as an active educational environment. By integrating museums, historical sites, science […]
When Culture Becomes a Lever for Inclusion: The France Travail Initiative

How can we engage people who are distant from employment when confidence has weakened and traditional pathways are no longer enough? In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France Travail offers an original response through the programme “The Art of Accessing Employment.” This initiative combines immersive workshops with cultural venues — museums, theatres, media libraries — to create […]
Centre des monuments nationaux: a 2030 trajectory serving shared heritage

The Centre of monuments nationaux (CMN) manages nearly one hundred historic monuments across the country. Through CMN 2030 – Our Project(https://www.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/cmn-news/cmn-2030-notre-projet), the institution structures its action around a clear ambition: to embed conservation, mediation, and accessibility within a coherent strategy looking ahead to 2030. CMN 2030 organizes the CMN’s action around several axes: strengthening access […]
La culture, les cultures, pour la FAS
La FAS ( Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité) se reconnaît dans la définition de la culture de la déclaration de Fribourg (2007) relative aux droits culturels, selon laquelle « le terme de culture recouvre les valeurs, les croyances, les convictions, les langues, les savoirs et les arts, les traditions, institutions et modes de vie […]
Je suis acteur de mon parcours
Latvian Symbol trail “CCC Taka” officially opened in Kalnamuiža

From September 30, everyone is welcome to explore the newly opened interactive walking trail and discover Latvian symbols and their meanings. The circular route is about 5 km long, leading through Kalnamuiža, the Old Park, and Smiltene, including several sightseeing spots. The trail starts at Kalnamuiža 9, and completing all tasks takes around two hours. […]
Culture’s impact on youth – Smiltene technical school students join CCC discussion

On February 27, twenty young people gathered at the Firsts Lieven Hall to take part in a discussion on the influence of culture on youth as part of the Erasmus+ cooperation project CCC (Culture. Craft. Citizenship). During the session, participants actively discussed the significance of subcultures, culture shock, and shared their own experiences with cultural […]
How cultural rights, creative practices and access to cultural life can play a decisive role
In line with the philosophy of our project “Culture, Craft & Citizenship,” we identified a recent initiative from the Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité (FAS), in France, that strongly resonates with our approach. The National Culture Day and the accompanying “Culture and Solidarity” survey highlight how cultural rights, creative practices and access to cultural […]
Exchange Action Bursa-Siena

As part of the project, the Scuola Edile di Siena hosted an exchange activity involving four students from a ceramics school in Bursa, Turkey.During the week-long workshop, the Turkish students joined our students for mural painting sessions and took part in guided tours of Siena’s historic centre, accompanied by young people from the course. The […]
Culture, emploi et citoyenneté : l’inclusion selon Mangay Mombong

Lors du séminaire européen Support for integration : keys to professional fulfillment and regional integration, Mangay Mombong, chargé de projet à l’EPEC – Ensemble Paris Emploi Compétences, a livré une intervention riche, sur les conditions d’une insertion professionnelle durable. Acteur engagé de l’insertion sur le territoire parisien, il partage une vision à la fois concrète et […]
