Resources

Methodology, the European Youth Goals, and project e-booklets.

The four-step Reading methodology

1Read the objectPast

Describe the artifact: who made it, when, for whom, in what context. What does its physical form, material, and origin tell us?

Framework: ICOM Prague Definition (2022)

2Read the silencesPresent

Identify the dominant perspective. Whose voices are absent or marginalised? Who would tell this story differently?

Framework: Nara Document on Authenticity (UNESCO/ICOMOS, 1994)

3Read the presentPresent

Connect the artifact to an EU policy framework active today. What contemporary question does this object open onto?

Framework: European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage (2018)

4ReimagineFuture

Propose how this heritage should be valued and passed on — and what EU institutions should do differently. Draft a policy recommendation.

Framework: Faro Convention (Council of Europe, 2005)

The 11 European Youth Goals

Defined by young Europeans through the EU Youth Dialogue (2018). Step 4 of every Reading connects to one of these Goals and proposes a policy recommendation in its name.

Goal 1

Connecting EU with Youth

Civic participation and democratic engagement across the EU.

Goal 2

Equality of All Genders

Equal rights, representation and opportunities regardless of gender.

Goal 3

Inclusive Societies

Welcoming and supporting migrants, minorities, and marginalised communities.

Goal 4

Information & Constructive Dialogue

Promoting media literacy, civic memory, and open communication.

Goal 5

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Ensuring access to support, care, and a healthy environment for young people.

Goal 6

Moving Rural Youth Forward

Addressing the specific needs of young people in rural and peripheral areas.

Goal 7

Quality Employment for All

Fair work, vocational training, and recognition of diverse skills.

Goal 8

Quality Learning

Access to inclusive, high-quality education and non-formal learning.

Goal 9

Space & Participation for All

Creating spaces for youth voice, digital rights, and active citizenship.

Goal 10

Sustainable Green Europe

Climate action, biodiversity, and environmental justice for future generations.

Goal 11

Youth Organisations & European Programmes

Supporting youth organisations and mobility through Erasmus+ and beyond.

E-booklets (D2.3)

Naturalia

Available from M10 of the project

Artificialia

Available from M10 of the project

Scientifica

Available from M10 of the project

About the project

curiEUs Youth is an Erasmus+ project (No. 101242992) coordinated by Citizens in Power (Cyprus) with partners from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Slovenia. It connects cultural heritage education with EU policy literacy through the Cabinets of Curiosities methodology.

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