NEMO joins kick-off meeting for Horizon Europe project TOWCHED

From 23-24 January 2025, NEMO participated in the kick-off meeting for TOWCHED in Valencia, Spain. The meeting marked the official launch of this three-year initiative (2025-2027), which explores the role of inclusive, arts-based, and heritage-centred education in fostering sustainable and just development.

The Horizon Europe-funded cooperation project TOWCHED is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a Human Rights-Based Approach, ensuring that education and cultural heritage serve as catalysts for positive societal change. The project unites a diverse group of stakeholders from across Europe to:

  • Develop practical tools for educators and cultural professionals.
  • Promote lifelong learning through arts and heritage.
  • Build a strong community of practice rooted in European cultural heritage.
  • Learn more about TOWCHED in a press release

NEMO is thrilled to be one of 10 partners contributing to this initiative and support efforts to harness cultural heritage for transformative education:

  1. Universitat de Valencia, Spain (project lead)
  2. NEMO – Network of European Museum Organisations
  3. ICCROM, Italy
  4. International Institute for Environment and Development Europe, The Netherlands 
  5. Association "KulturAll", Serbia  
  6. Young Educators - European Association, Portugal
  7. The Climate Academy, Belgium
  8. ZEMOS98, Spain  
  9. The Latvian Museums Association, Latvia  
  10. Hellenic Ministry of Culture And Sports, Greece

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